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We empower professionals and communities to heal and thrive by restoring their relationship with the natural world.”

About the Center for
Nature Informed Therapy

Human. Nature. Healing.

A Mountain Born Mission

Growing up in Bavaria’s Alps, our founder learned early that nature is healer, mentor, and friend. Her clinical work exposed a paradox: Although therapists relied on nature to support their own well-being, they seldom incorporated it into their clinical practice. Determined to bridge science and practice, Heidi completed groundbreaking research on nature’s impact on resilience and mental well being—and launched CNIT to share those findings with the world.

Mission. Vision. Values

Mission

Provide evidence-based training, experiences, and research that integrate nature into mental health care.

Vision

A future where a reciprocal relationship with nature will restore the mental health of all people and create deeper connection to self, others and our spirituality.

Values

  • Evidence

  • Accessibility

  • Reciprocity 

  • Inclusion

  • Stewardship

Nature-Informed Well-Being Model

Nature fosters awe, connection, and meaning—supporting emotional balance, resilience, and inner harmony.

Infographic with four colored arrows (numbered 01–04) pointing toward a central circle labeled ‘Nature Informed Biopsychosocial‑Spiritual Wellbeing.’ Icons on the arrows depict biology (leaf, gear, DNA), social connection (people network), psychological health (head with heart), and psycho‑spiritual awe (eye within triangle), illustrating CNIT’s holistic nature‑informed wellness model.

Impact at a Glance

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Trusted Collaborators

Through research, customized training, and community wellness projects, our partners help us extend nature’s healing reach.

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Our People

CNIT is powered by a visionary board, an agile ‘Campfire Circle’ working group, passionate staff, and dedicated volunteers. Meet the people who make nature-informed healing possible.”

Board of Directors

Barney "Water Man" Wilson, Ph.D., Director

Barney Wilson

Director

Heidi Schreiber-Pan, Ph.D,, LCPC, Board Chair & Executive Director.

Heidi Schreiber-Pan

Chairwoman

Morrison Pan, Treasure & Director of Finance and Operation

Morrison Pan

Treasurer

Chi-Wei Chang, M.A., Director

Chi-Wei Chang

Director

Jennifer Richards, Psy.D., Director

Jennifer Richards

Director

Delia Chiaramonte, M.D., Director

Delia Chiaramonte

Director

Michael Quinn, Secretary

Michael Quinn

Secretary

Campfire Circle*, Staff, and Volunteers

Campfire Circle – CNIT’s kitchen-table working board of key advisors who roll up their sleeves to advance programs, partnerships, and community impact.

Gina Strauss

M.A., LCPC, C-NIT

Director of Programming & Outreach

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Morrison Pan, Treasure & Director of Finance and Operation

Morrison Pan

Director of Finance & Operation

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Nathalie Savell

LCPC, C-NIT

Training Consultant

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Catherine Witt

Advisor

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Phillip McKnight

C-NIP

Course Instructor

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Tim Ayd

LCPC, C-NIT

MHFA Lead Instructor

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Heidi Schreiber-Pan, Ph.D,, LCPC, Board Chair & Executive Director.

Heidi Schreiber-Pan

Ph.D., LCPC, C-NIT

Founder, Executive Director

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Courtney Glickman

Ph.D., lCPC, C-NIT

Training Consultant

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Rachel Oppenheimer

LCPC, C-NIT

Training Consultant

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Marie Burgess

LCPC, C-NIT

Training Consultant

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Renee Vanderstelt

LCPC, LGPAT, C-NIT

Training Consultant

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Meagan Hughes

LPMT

Administrative Coordinator

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Zoe Jack

MBA, LCSW-C, C-NIT

Course Instructor

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Beverly Gorman

RN

Advisor

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Mary Sue McCarthy

LCPC, C-NIT

Course Instructor

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

Stacey Lawson

DSW, LSCW-C, C-NIT

Training Consultant

Staff

Campfire Circle

Volunteer

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