What is Nature Informed Therapy?
Nature Informed Therapy (NIT) is an innovative approach that integrates the healing power of nature with evidence-based therapeutic practices. Grounded in Ecopsychology, NIT addresses the mental health impacts of nature disconnection by fostering deeper relationships with the environment, oneself, and others. While most health and healing practitioners have established models of human function, NIT adds a foundational layer by incorporating nature into these approaches, enhancing emotional healing, resilience, and personal growth.
A core goal of NIT is reciprocity—forming a healing relationship with individuals that empowers them to care for and heal the planet, creating a mutually beneficial cycle of well-being for both people and the natural world.
Upcoming Public
Nature Programs & Events
"Nature heals,
nature is everywhere,
and nature is for everyone"
- Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan
Founder, Center for Nature Informed Therapy
Give the Gift of Nature
Our nature therapy retreats, groups, and trips in Towson, Monkton, and Owings Mills are not covered by insurance. To provide access to anyone in our community who desires to explore peace through nature, please consider donating to our Nature Scholarship Fund.
Office Location
The Center for Nature Informed Therapy is situated on ancestral land that has served as a communal space for seasonal hunting, trapping, and trade for countless generations. Indigenous Peoples residing along the Chesapeake Bay and Susquehanna River, predominantly from Algonquin tribes such as the Piscataway people to the south and various Iroquoian-speaking groups, notably the Susquehannock tribe, to the north, have historically utilized this area. Today, the Baltimore area remains the home of the descendants of these tribes. Additionally, it is inhabited by several thousand members of the Lumbee and Cherokee tribes. This dynamic cultural tapestry underscores the rich history and diverse heritage of the community. We recognize the distressing and brutal history of coerced relocation endured by Indigenous Peoples due to the actions of white colonists. We commit to honoring the heritage of preceding Indigenous generations through our initiatives.
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Center for Nature Informed Therapy
1010 Dulaney Valley Rd,
Towson, MD 21204
Phone: 410-567-1117