Integrate Peri-Nature Therapy™ Into Your Clinical Practice
Consultation for therapists and helping professionals interested in bringing nature-informed and experiential practicesinto their work with women navigating pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and life transitions.
Pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and perimenopause are profound transitions that affect identity, relationships, and nervous system regulation. Supporting clients through these seasons often calls for approaches that are experiential, relational, and grounded in the natural world.
Through my clinical work supporting women and caregivers, I developed and coined Peri-Nature Therapy™, an integrative therapeutic framework that blends evidence-based mental health care with nature-informed practices.
I offer consultation to clinicians who want guidance on thoughtfully integrating this approach into their work.
About Lauren
Founder of Guided in Nature
Creator of Peri-Nature Therapy™
Credentials include:
• Licensed Certified Social Worker–Clinical (LCSW-C)
• Certified Perinatal Mental Health Specialist (PMH-C) through Postpartum Support International
• Certified Nature-Informed Therapist (CNIT)
• Founder of Guided in Nature
My work focuses on supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and life transitions, while helping clinicians expand their therapeutic toolkit through nature-informed and experiential practices.
What is Peri-Nature Therapy™?
Peri-Nature Therapy™ is a therapeutic framework developed by Lauren Bathgate, LCSW-C, PMH-C that integrates four complementary pillars of care to support women through life transitions such as pregnancy, postpartum, parenting, and perimenopause.
The Four Pillars of the Peri-Nature Therapy™ Framework
Mindfulness-Based Therapies
MBCT, MBSR, and ACT practices help clients develop emotional awareness, regulate stress, and reconnect with their core values.
Nature-Informed Therapy
Outdoor environments, walk-and-talk sessions, and nature-based practices support nervous system regulation, perspective-taking, and experiential healing.
Somatic & Mind-Body Practices
Embodiment, breathwork, and grounding techniques help clients reconnect with their bodies and cultivate resilience.
Interpersonal Therapy
Relational support helps clients navigate changing roles, boundaries, expectations, and identity shifts.
Together, these elements create a holistic and experiential model of care designed to support women during some of the most transformative seasons of life.
Who This Consultation Is For
Consultation is designed for:
• Therapists and mental health clinicians
• Doulas and midwives
• Wellness practitioners
• Coaches and group facilitators
• Providers working with perinatal or caregiving populations
This work may resonate especially with professionals who:
• Feel drawn to nature-informed or experiential therapy approaches
• Want to offer walk-and-talk therapy or outdoor sessions
• Are interested in integrating somatic and mindfulness practices
• Want to expand support for pregnant, postpartum, or parenting clients
• Are developing nature-based groups, workshops, or retreats
Peri-Nature Therapy™ is intentionally flexible and integrative, meaning it can complement many existing therapeutic orientations.
Clinicians often blend these principles with modalities such as:
• Internal Family Systems (IFS)
• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Trauma-informed relational therapy
Why Clinicians Seek Consultation
Many clinicians feel drawn to nature-informed and experiential approaches but aren’t always sure how to integrate them into clinical work.
Common reasons providers reach out include:
• Wanting guidance on offering walk-and-talk or outdoor therapy sessions
• Integrating nature-informed practices with existing modalities
• Expanding support for perinatal or caregiving populations
• Developing nature-based groups or workshops
• Exploring ways to bring somatic and mindfulness practices into sessions
Consultation provides a space to explore these ideas, ask questions, and develop practical, ethical ways to integrate nature-informed care into your work.
What You’ll Walk Away With
After our consultation, you may leave with:
• Practical ways to incorporate nature-informed therapy into sessions
• Ideas for walk-and-talk or outdoor therapy offerings
• Guidance on integrating Peri-Nature Therapy™ with your current modality
• Ethical and logistical considerations for outdoor therapy
• Inspiration for nature-based groups, programs, or retreats
Together we will explore how these ideas can translate into ethical, practical, and meaningful applications within your unique professional setting.
Consultation Options
30-Minute Focused Consultation — $90
A targeted session for clinicians exploring how nature-informed practices might enhance their work.
You’ll walk away with:
• Personalized guidance tailored to your clinical population
• Practical ideas for integrating Peri-Nature Therapy™ into your sessions
• Clear next steps to start implementing nature-informed and experiential practices
This option is perfect for a concise, focused consultation when you want actionable insights in a shorter timeframe.
60-Minute Professional Consultation — $200
A comprehensive deep dive for clinicians ready to fully integrate Peri-Nature Therapy™ into their practice.
You’ll walk away with:
• A full hour of dedicated, individualized consultation
• A tailored strategy for your client population or practice setting
• Opportunities to workshop ideas or challenges
• A curated resource guide to support ongoing integration
This session is ideal for clinicians seeking in-depth planning and hands-on guidance to confidently bring nature-informed therapy into their work.
Schedule Your Consultation
Reserve your session today to explore how Peri-Nature Therapy™ can elevate your clinical practice. Packages can be customized to your goals and professional vision, and flexible payment plans are available.
I’m grateful you’ve found your way here and look forward to supporting you in bringing the healing influence of nature into your work and the lives of the clients you serve.
Lauren Bathgate, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Founder of Guided in Nature
Creator of Peri-Nature Therapy™
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