Nature Based Therapy for Children and Teens in Greenville, SC

Hi, I’m Allison.

I am a nature loving counselor who specializes in working with children and teens who experience a range of challenges including stress management, anxiety, grief, life transitions, school related stress, self-esteem, or emotional regulation,

As a graduate of the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, I have a diverse background in Early Childhood Education, School Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate and have been working with children and teens within the public school system and in private practice for over ten years as a classroom teacher, school counselor, and Licensed Professional Counselor-Associate.

My approach to therapy goes beyond the traditional talk therapy model, as I take the counseling sessions beyond the walls of the therapy office and into the woods, literally. During walk and talk, counseling sessions, I incorporate mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, expressive arts and play based clinical practices and methods.

I truly believe in the nurturing and healing aspects of being outdoors, not only because research backs it, but because I have experienced the benefits of being immersed in nature, myself. I am passionate about incorporating nature and play into the therapeutic experience in order to provide a freeing space for clients to explore, reflect, grow, ground, and develop.