How can therapists integrate nature-based therapy into trauma treatment? Chelsea Kendrick, LCSW, founder of Headwaters Mental Health in New Hampshire, joins Will to discuss combining outdoor psychotherapy with EMDR, somatic therapy, and parts work. Drawing on nearly 15 years in outdoor education and her experience in community mental health, Chelsea explains how she adapts treatment to each client's needs, preferences, and mobility. From walk-and-talk sessions to nature-based imagery in the office or telehealth, she shares ways to incorporate nature into clinical practice while supporting client choice, grounding, and emotional regulation.
For therapists, clinical social workers, and other mental health professionals interested in taking therapy outdoors, Chelsea discusses informed consent, confidentiality in public spaces, accessibility, and safety considerations. She also describes her Shadow Side group for people navigating trauma and loss in outdoor settings, including the grief of losing a climbing partner or mentor. The conversation explores EMDR and nature-based therapy intensives, clinician training and consultation, and how small, regular adventures help Chelsea cultivate distress tolerance and stay present in her own life and clinical work.
This podcast is supported by the White Mountain Adventure Institute (WMAI.org), where Dr. Will White helps individuals, leaders, and organizations navigate growth, change, and life transitions through coaching, consulting, and retreats.
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