Healing Through Connection, Nature & Experience.

Therapy can take many forms. Nature-based and animal-assisted approaches can offer meaningful ways to connect, explore emotions, build confidence, and support personal growth in a setting that feels natural and engaging.

A Different Way to Connect, Explore & Heal.

Nature-based therapy incorporates therapeutic processes outdoors, using natural settings and experiences to complement the therapeutic relationship. Time in nature can provide opportunities to slow down, explore, move, reflect, and connect in ways that may feel different from traditional office-based therapy.

At Healing Hearts, these experiences are tailored to the individual and their therapeutic goals, with the specific approach depending on the client, therapist, and clinical needs.

Connection With Nature

Engaging with the natural world can create a sense of calm, wonder, and renewed perspective.

Movement & Exploration

Outdoor activities can encourage movement, curiosity, and meaningful engagement.

Mindful Outdoor Experiences

Nature provides a peaceful setting to build awareness, regulate emotions, and feel grounded.

Meet Boots.

Boots is an important part of the Healing Hearts team and helps create a warm, welcoming environment for clients.

Healing Through the Human–Animal Connection.

Animals can create opportunities for connection, comfort, and meaningful interaction within the therapeutic process. When appropriate, animal-assisted therapy may incorporate interactions with animals to support engagement, emotional expression, communication, and relationship-building.

The specific role of an animal in therapy depends on the therapist, the client’s needs, and the clinical approach being used.

Support for What You're Going Through.

Stress & Anxiety

Spending time in nature and connecting with animals may create opportunities to slow down, reconnect, and explore healthier ways of coping.

Emotional Regulation

Outdoor and animal-assisted experiences can provide opportunities to practice awareness, grounding, and emotional regulation.

Confidence & Self-Esteem

Positive experiences can help clients recognize their strengths, build confidence, and develop a stronger sense of self.

Connection & Social Skills

Shared activities can encourage communication, cooperation, connection, and healthy relationships.

Life Transitions

Support for navigating changes, challenges, new beginnings, and other transitions in life.

Other Individual Needs

Services are tailored to each person’s goals, experiences, and therapeutic needs.

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Child Therapy Individual Therapy Couples Therapy Family Therapy Nature-Based Therapy Play Therapy

Therapy Beyond the Office.

Nature-based and animal-assisted therapy can bring therapeutic work into environments that feel more natural and engaging. Depending on your therapist and goals, sessions may incorporate outdoor settings, movement, observation, or time with animals.

Care Built Around Connection.

Compassionate Care

We meet you where you are with empathy, understanding, and respect.

Personalized Approach

Care is tailored to your individual needs, experiences, and goals.

Safe & Supportive Environment

A welcoming space where you can feel comfortable being yourself.

Experienced Team

Skilled professionals who are passionate about supporting your well-being.

Questions About Nature & Animal-Assisted Therapy?

What is nature-based therapy?

Nature-based therapy incorporates therapeutic work in natural or outdoor settings as part of an individualized therapeutic approach.

What is animal-assisted therapy?

Animal-assisted therapy may incorporate interactions with animals within the therapeutic process to support connection, engagement, communication, and other individualized goals.

Is animal-assisted therapy safe?

Safety and appropriateness are considered as part of the therapeutic process. Your therapist will determine whether animal-assisted approaches are appropriate for your individual needs.

Who can benefit from these services?

These approaches may be appropriate for children, teens, adults, and families depending on their individual needs, goals, and clinical circumstances.

Do I need to be comfortable outdoors?

Not necessarily. Nature-based therapy can look different depending on the client, therapist, setting, and therapeutic goals.

Is nature-based therapy available at every location?

Availability may vary based on the therapist, location, setting, and type of service. Contact Healing Hearts to learn more about current options.

What kind of animal is Boots?

Boots is a cat who is part of the Healing Hearts environment and may be involved in animal-assisted therapeutic experiences when appropriate.

How do I get started?

Reach out to Healing Hearts to request services. Our team can help you understand available options and determine the next appropriate step.