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A dedicated group practice owner and university professor, Dr. Courtney Glickman combines her expertise in play therapy, expressive arts, and body-based approaches with her passion for nature-informed interventions. She designs and facilitates NIT group therapy sessions tailored for children, adolescents, and adults, recognizing the profound impact of the natural environment on emotional healing and growth. In her trauma-informed practice, Courtney emphasizes the role of nature in fostering resilience and recovery, offering mental health professionals fresh insights into how outdoor engagement can support the healing journey.

Gina Strauss is a licensed clinical professional counselor who infuses her work with children, teens, and parents with creative, nature-based interventions. She specializes in adapting NIT techniques for both indoor and urban environments, utilizing biophilic design elements to foster relaxation and connection to the natural world. Gina also develops and leads psycho-educational groups and speaking engagements, illustrating how metaphors and meaningful moments inspired by nature can guide personal insight and growth. Her focus on living in harmony with the seasons invites clients—and fellow clinicians—to explore the natural rhythms that support emotional well-being.

Renee Vanderstelt is a certified Nature-Informed Art Therapist whose multifaceted background in art history, art therapy, and studio drawing enriches her clinical approach. By blending eco-art therapy prompts with evidence-based techniques, Renee specializes in helping preteens, teens, and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and grief through creative expression in natural settings. Her nature-informed group work focuses on deepening connections to the environment and other living forms, empowering practitioners and clients to experience healing and self-discovery through art and nature.

Dr. Heidi Schreiber-Pan is a pioneering force in Nature-Informed Therapy (NIT) and serves as the founder and executive director of the Center for Nature Informed Therapy. With extensive clinical experience, she specializes in anxiety treatment, grief and loss support, and designing transformative NIT groups and retreats. Heidi’s expertise in biophilic design provides a framework for creating healing environments, while her engaging speaking engagements and presentations empower fellow mental health professionals to harness the restorative potential of nature in their practice.

Rachel Oppenheimer is an experienced nature-informed therapist who integrates present-moment awareness and mindfulness techniques into her work with clients experiencing anxiety. She is skilled at designing and leading a variety of nature-based therapeutic groups and retreats, including day-long events, hiking sessions, and backpacking immersions. Rachel also specializes in applying NIT principles to support body image and eating disorder recovery, focusing on self-compassion and strengthening the mind-body connection. Through workshops and conference presentations, she shares her expertise on how nature can play a transformative role in mental wellness.

Timothy Ayd is an emerging therapist in Nature-Informed Therapy, dedicated to guiding clients through trauma recovery, grief, and anxiety by tapping into the soothing influence of the natural world. Drawing from NIT principles, Timothy helps clients find relief and emotional grounding in outdoor settings, promoting body relaxation and a sense of internal peace. His passion for integrating nature into therapy offers mental health professionals a fresh perspective on supporting their clients’ healing journeys—one that underscores the transformative bond between humans and nature.