​humanity noun 1: the quality or state of being humane; 2: the quality or state of being human

Everyone has a story. Here’s mine. 

I'm an experienced clinical psychologist known for my work at the intersections of psychology, climate change, and the natural world.  Based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and providing therapy locally and for clients around the country, I've been helping people find their way through challenges to a better place for over two decades. In 2022, acting on my conviction about the importance of utilizing my profession to face climate change head on, I transformed the primary focus of my work into helping people navigate the most pressing problem of our time. 
 
The heart of my approach is grounded in what it means to embrace our humanity. Recognized in climate psychology as a former member of the executive committee of Climate Psychology Alliance of North America and as a part of the American Psychological Association's Community of Climate Change Scholars and Practitioners, and with a background as an award-winning grassroots environmental leader, I am a trusted, understanding, and knowledgeable voice. I give educational and motivational talks and trainings for nonprofits, academic institutions, and the public, and offer consultation on climate emotions and mental health. I also offer workshops to help organizations  groups, and individuals address their feelings about climate and environmental change so that they can work and live from a position of supportive connection with self, other, and nature. Clinically, I'm experienced in working with environmental students and faculty, as well as scientists, around the U.S., in addition to the general public.

​My work is informed by climate science, aligned with climate justice, and guided by emotional depth and meaning-making. I'm passionate about increasing awareness of the connections between our thoughts, feelings, and actions, as well as about the human capacity for psychological growth, as we understand and build our own stories in the midst of changing times.

general Psychotherapy & climate-aware therapy

​Individual therapy for
​ ages 18 and up for a variety of concerns, including climate distress, and groups for climate distress.
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In person and teletherapy in Michigan; licensed for teletherapy in Vermont, Washington State, Florida, and PSYPACT states.
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Psychotherapy
Although no list or diagnosis can adequately capture the complexity and uniqueness of someone's own personal story and experiences, some of the areas for which I provide therapy include anxiety, depression, relationship/relational difficulties, grief and loss, life transitions, stress, concerns related to being a gifted or creative adult, and eco-anxiety, eco-grief, and related feelings. I also specialize in working with undergrad and grad students.
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Climate-Conscious Therapy
​Climate anxiety, eco-grief, or whatever you're feeling about climate change or ecological change--climate-aware therapy can help. Whether it's your only concern or it's embedded in other concerns, as a climate therapist I am knowledgeable about climate change, won't overpathologize, will listen, and will help you build resilience from the inside-out. ​

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workshops, teaching, & talks

I'm passionate about teaching others about climate change and mental health. I offer educational talks and workshops for organizations and groups on various aspects of climate change and mental health and also teach these topics to mental health and medical professionals.
I also offer workshops that are focused on educating attendees about skills for understanding and coping with climate emotions.

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nature-based therapy

Whether you want to work through a fear of something outdoors (like insects or plants) or are curious about hiking during therapy, let's get out in nature.
​(A minimum of 3-5 virtual intake sessions is required to determine clinical suitability for these programs and to establish clinical work together prior to participating in ecotherapy programs.)​

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FEELINGS. RESILIENCE. GROWTH. ACTION.
An empathic, therapeutic space to be heard and understood.

 

 

202 E. Washington Street
Suite 300B
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734.864.2056
​laura@humanityandplanet.com

 

 

 

Eco- and Climate-Conscious Therapy       ​About Me     Groups, Workshops, Events, & Talks       ​​Nature-Based Therapy