Let the outside world hold space for your inner one with Nature-Based Therapy.
With Natural Connections, healing unfolds through movement, reflection, and relationship with the living world. Held in the wild landscapes of Juneau, these sessions support adults and couples in exploring growth, resilience, and connection—guided by presence, curiosity, and care.
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Nature-Based Therapy
Reconnect with yourself in a grounded, natural setting through one-on-one outdoor therapy sessions blending evidence-based counseling interventions, mindfulness-based practices, and somatic awareness techniques. Sessions are available for individuals and couples, tailored to your comfort, needs, and ability levels.
You Can Expect To:
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Experience nature as a supportive space. Engage with your surroundings in a way that fosters presence, reflection, and connection.
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Feel supported through deep listening. Be fully seen, heard, and understood with care and presence.
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Ground through sensory awareness. Engage in touch, sound, and movement exercises to restore balance.
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Practice mindful connection. Breathwork, meditation, and quiet reflection enhance presence and self-awareness.
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Move at a pace that supports you. Each session adapts to your needs, whether through movement, stillness, or adjustments that honor your comfort and ability.
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Bring your pet along. We recognize pets provide comfort, regulation, and a sense of safety—well-behaved animals are welcome in sessions.
Benefits
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Regulate emotions. Foster steadiness, patience, and intentional responses to challenges.
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Restore clarity and focus. Recharge your mind and improve attention.
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Strengthen mind-body awareness. Deepen connection to physical and emotional experiences.
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Reduce stress and cultivate calm. Support relaxation and balance through mindful practices.
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Strengthen your connection to place. Foster a sense of belonging, grounding, and renewed perspective through your surroundings.
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Expand self-awareness with curiosity. Engage with thoughts and emotions through gentle inquiry.
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Develop lasting skills. Integrate simple, effective practices into daily life.
What’s Included
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In-person support from a trained therapist. Personalized guidance to navigate challenges with care.
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Tailored plan and goals. Sessions designed to align with your intentions for meaningful progress.
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Gear and equipment provided. Everything you need to engage fully.
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Environments that support you. Locations are chosen to match your intentions, abilities, and comfort level.
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Follow-up support and resources. Access guidance, readings, and practices beyond the session.
Pricing
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$125 – 60-minute session
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$175 – 90-minute session
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Private pay only – Insurance not accepted
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Sliding scale available – Reach out to discuss options
What to Expect
At Natural Connections, therapy moves with you—into the forests, beaches, and quiet trails surrounding our community. Whether we walk, sit, or simply breathe with the land, therapy unfolds in rhythm with your body and the natural world, creating space for growth, presence, and reconnection. Sessions are: • 60 or 90 minutes, for individuals and couples • Guided by a mental health therapist • Rooted in deep listening and support • Personalized and adaptable • Pet-friendly, for added comfort
Why It Works
Reconnect with your body and your environment. Unlike traditional office therapy, nature-based sessions support healing through: • Movement & Embodiment – Walking and sensory grounding regulate the nervous system • Somatic Techniques – Breathwork and body awareness help process emotions • Natural Co-Regulation – The outdoors itself becomes a calm, steadying presence
Is This For You?
This service may be a good fit if you: • Feel disconnected or stuck with talk therapy alone • Want to explore therapy in a more natural, calming setting • Crave space to breathe, move, and reconnect • Are seeking trauma-informed, body-based support without pressure You don't have to be “outdoorsy” to benefit. We meet you where you are—physically and emotionally.
How it Works
Schedule or Reach Out
Use our contact form or schedule a free consultation to explore what support looks like for you—whether you're seeking short-term grounding or long-term connection.
Prepare to Connect
We’ll clarify your goals, cover logistics, and map out a location that suits your pace and comfort. If you’re missing any gear, we have extras available to help you feel prepared and at ease.
Arrive & Engage
Sessions take place in natural spaces surrounding Juneau, guided by your needs—walking, pausing, sitting, reflecting, and being present with the land.
Reflect & Integrate
Insight and connection continue beyond each session—whether you choose to reflect on your own, or return for ongoing support, you'll leave with practical tools to carry into daily life.
What Participants Are Saying
Always invest in yourself. This was a wonderful experience and chance to connect with nature and myself in such beautiful surroundings.
