Mid-Atlantic Nature Therapy
If you or your child are experiencing emotional overwhelm, having a hard time keeping it together at work or school, or struggling to get things done, I have your back. I specialize in neurodivergence in teens and adults, and also have extensive experience in treating anxiety, depression, and trauma. I know each client is different, so I will work with you to see what tools work best for you.
As a neurodivergent and highly sensitive person, I work well with people who are also highly sensitive or high sensory seekers. I like helping people process their life experiences, and figure out organizational strategies and life hacks to make life easier.
I help clients in the way they show me they want to be helped. Some clients really connect with the idea of using logic to rework thoughts that help them see situations in a new light. Some clients connect with getting to know different parts of themselves that have been formed by experiences in their life. I can work with both frameworks.
Meeting in nature is a helpful addition to talk therapy, providing space to move, breathe, experience and integrate what is being discussed. See the video below to experience the trail I meet people on in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Internal Family Systems Therapy
An intuitive, individual therapy model based on the principles of family systems therapy. Each of us has different parts within us, and they often have things they are trying to tell us. The better we get at knowing and working with our parts, the better we are able to make decisions from our true selves and not be controlled by our parts.
Cognitive Therapies
Our interpretation of a situation impacts how we feel and behave, and often our first thought about a situation is not based on reality, but based on fear. As we learn to challenge our reactions, we can more easily choose alternative thoughts that guide us to more helpful beliefs and behaviors. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are types of therapy techniques I use to provide new ways of seeing the world that lead to more peace of mind and values based living.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is the act of noticing our mind has wandered from the present and bringing it back to what we want to focus on. Using mindfulness to detach from our thoughts and judgments about our situations, and redirect our mind to the present moment, can decrease stress hormones, and lead to better mental health outcomes. Eventually, with regular practice, it becomes easier for us to be present and grounded, rather than driven by anxiety.
My Approach
Curious
Warm
Open
Honest
Focused on You
How It Works
1.
Schedule a Free Consultation Call
This is a chance for you to ask questions and see if this might be right for you before you commit to a session.
2.
Virtual Assessment Sessions
We meet for one to three sessions virtually to assess your mental health and nature background (you must be in Maryland or Virginia for these sessions).
3.
We Meet in Nature or Online
Based on the assessment, we meet virtually or at a predetermined location in the Silver Spring, MD or McLean, VA area for sessions that can involve sitting and/or walking.
4.
See the Results
Overtime, you should start to see the changes you were hoping to find. We can work together to make modifications to the treatment process to make sure it is still working for you.
My Practice
Location
Mid-Atlantic Nature Therapy, LLC is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, and the stolen lands of the Nacotchtank and Piscataway people. https://native-land.ca/
Make an Appointment
Reach out for a consultation to see if we’re a good fit.
Open Hours
Therapy: Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm
Groups and Events: Select Evenings and Select Saturdays