Wildernew® Outdoor Therapy helps people find hope and healing.
The wilderness is a place of balance, healing, and wholeness. It is a place where change happens as trials birth new life and hope. Clarity is found as we push ourselves out of our comfort zones. Paths are forged as we push ourselves physically, mentally, and spiritually.
A Personalized Approach
Every individual is different so every approach is different. Our approaches include adventure therapy, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), existential, family-based therapy and attachment theory while emphasizing the interpersonal process (the therapeutic relationship as a healing agent), and meeting the best of industry standards.
Partnering with Nature
Living in a culture that is always on means we can find it difficult to unplug, rest, and breathe. Spending time in nature has been shown to help bring balance and well-being back into our noisy lives. Some proven benefits include: improved mood, memory, ability to problem solve, health and immunity along with decreased stress and anxiety. Our outdoor sessions include time to engage both physically and mentally as we walk and talk through issues at local parks and hiking trails.
Who We Serve
We serve adults and adolescents and their families who may be struggling with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, life transitions, relationship struggles and spiritual issues. Sessions are ideal for:
Individuals who struggle with anxiety and fear which inhibits action and pursuing their dreams
Individuals struggling with identity and worth
Students
Outdoor adventurers
Busy professionals who struggle to find balance
People who struggle with body image or disordered eating
Families seeking to increase connection and play through the outdoors
Individuals who are transitioning home from a treatment center
Those wanting an experiential approach or help but haven't found traditional office sessions to be helpful.
Meet Amanda Talley, MA, LPC
License #: 73318
Amanda graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a Bachelor's of Science in Psychology and from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Master's of Arts in Counseling. She is a graduate of the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) as an Outdoor Educator and is certified in Leave No Trace.
Amanda completed Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training through Behavioral Tech and is a certified iMove practitioner (a program helping clients heal from compulsive exercise). She has received additional training in emotion focused family therapy (EFFT) and nature-based parts work.
She is a member of the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP), the Association for Experiential Education (AEE), and the American Counseling Association (ACA). She is also a member of a Dallas based peer consultation group that focuses on attachment theory and relational psychoanalysis.
She has worked in inpatient, residential and outpatient settings with adults and adolescents struggling with eating disorders, mood, substance abuse, trauma and self-harm behaviors.
Amanda speaks at conferences and professional events on the topics of outdoor and nature-based therapy, movement and exercise, faith, and mental health.
Amanda is passionate about the outdoors and enjoys hiking, backpacking, and traveling. Additionally, Amanda enjoys reading, baking, listening to music and spending time with her husband and two dogs.
Speaking Engagements
Our passion is to educate the community about general mental health and the value of local parks and nature reserves, introduce them to outdoor therapy techniques, and lead them to a path of finding hope and healing. If you would like us to speak at your next event, please contact us below.
Transparent Pricing
DO YOU ACCEPT INSURANCE?
We are an out of network provider, but a monthly bill can be provided to submit directly to your insurance for possible partial reimbursement if you have out of network benefits. It is your responsibility to know your coverage and limits.
DO YOU OFFER A SLIDING SCALE?
Limited sliding scale spots are available based on need and availability for a limited period of time. Please inquire for more information.