Eco-Therapy & Somatic Healing for Women, Couples & Groups

Eco-Therapy & Healing

At Wild Heart, we offer nature-based therapy, healing retreats and community gatherings to help you process past traumas while reconnecting to yourself, one another and the natural world. By deepening our relationship to the physical environment and creating a shared sense of community and belonging with those around us, we can reach beyond the cognitive self to experience repair and renewal.

Wild Heart provides both in-person and virtual talk therapy and somatic healing at our Austin location as well as on-site at Wild Heart Preserve, combining a variety of nature-based healing methods and eco-therapy tools to help you process past traumas and renew your spirit and sense of self.

TALK THERAPY

EMDR and Talk Therapy

Location: Austin office or Virtual

Pricing & Duration:

$220

50 min

$390

2 hours

$540

3 hours

Utilizing relational, attachment focused, EMDR, somatic and IFS-informed techniques, we will help you clear out and process historical and recent traumas that may be preventing growth and causing limiting habits and thought patterns in your everyday life.

Together, we will identify your therapy goals and develop an approach that combines various healing methods that are best for your particular needs and level of comfort. You will deepen your ability to have fulfilling relationships and connections, free yourself from the weight of old and destructive coping strategies and develop new ways of connecting and meeting your needs.

Talk therapy is available online and at our Austin office.

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THERAPY INTENSIVES AT THE PRESERVE

Somatic Eco-Therapy and EMDR Intensives

Location: Wild Heart Preserve

Duration: 1-3 days*

Price: Set up a complementary call

Wild Heart somatic eco-therapy intensives foster a deep connection with nature, promote mindfulness and offer opportunities for self reflection, emotional expression and healing. These immersive experiences combine somatic psychotherapy, EMDR, mindfulness-based practices and nature-based healing, inviting you to connect with both the rhythms of the Earth and your true Wild Heart Self.

Research has shown that therapy intensives, especially when combined with nature, are exponentially more effective in healing and processing trauma, allowing for relaxation, reducing stress and increasing clarity and rejuvenation.

Our 1:1 intensives guide you in using your body and spirit, alongside the physical landscape, as therapeutic tools to work through the challenges and goals you have set out for your session.

Somatic eco-therapy intensives are for women and non-men* ages 18+ who seek more focused, in-depth work on a particular issue that has been holding them back, PTSD or a specific trauma.

*We will work together determine the intensive time frame that will best suit your therapeutic goals. Overnight accommodations available.

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EMDR Intensives

Location: Wild Heart Preserve

Duration: 1-3 days*

Price: Starting at $500

Wild Heart EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Intensives are 1:1 psychotrauma therapy sessions taking place in a one-to-three day intensive format with the goal of making more significant therapeutic progress in a shorter period of time. EMDR intensives combine parts work, somatic psychotherapy, mindfulness-based practices and nature-based healing to create an entirely immersive therapy experience. These sessions can take place at The Preserve, in our Austin office or virtually depending on your needs, abilities and preferences.

EMDR is most helpful for those who have experienced a recent or past traumatic experience that has kept them stuck, anxious and unable to progress beyond the event. In addition to complex trauma, EMDR can also help individuals experiencing excessive stress, burnout, anxiety and PTSD. For more information on EMDR, the process of an intensive and the conditions it can benefit most, visit our FAQ’s.

EMDR intensives are best for those who are seeking a more concentrated and accelerated therapeutic approach as they allow individuals to make progress more quickly than with traditional weekly sessions. The concentrated format may help address issues more comprehensively in a shorter period of time and allow individuals to delve deeper into their traumas and memories, leading to more thorough processing and resolution of distressing experiences.

Like our somatic eco-therapy intensives, EMDR intensives are for women and non-men ages 18+.

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Couples Eco-Therapy Intensives

Location: Wild Heart Preserve

Duration: 1-3 days*

Price: Contact us for details.

Couples eco-therapy intensives offer a unique and invigorating approach to relationship counseling. Held in the serene setting of The Preserve, you and your partner will have 113 acres of wilderness as a sanctuary to yourself (along with the assistance, guidance and support of Wild Heart founders Rachael and Mark). This experiential retreat provides couples with an immersive and focused therapeutic experience. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Texas Hill country, couples engage in personalized counseling sessions, experiential activities and reflection exercises designed to deepen their connection to each other and enhance their relationship.

Eco-therapy intensives emphasize the healing power of nature, fostering open communication, trust, connection and understanding. Couples will leave the experience with strengthened bonds, improved communication skills and a renewed sense of intimacy.

Couples eco-therapy intensives are for couples (of all genders and sexualities) looking to deepen their relationship and address relationship challenges outside of a traditional office meeting space.

Couples intensives may include:

Mindfulness Practices

Therapeutic Couples Exercises

Healing Ceremonies

Guided Nature Adventures, Walks & Outdoor Activities

Technology Detoxes

Creative Expression Sessions

Bonfires or Campfires

Wilderness Therapy

*We will work together determine the intensive time frame and activities that will best suit your therapeutic goals. Overnight accommodations available.

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RETREATS

Personalized Retreats

Location: Wild Heart Preserve

Duration: 1-3 days*

Price: Starting at $500

Wild Heart hosts custom one-day and multi-day retreats for both individuals, couples and small groups. Retreats are a day of pilgrimage into the soul, using personalized ceremony and nature-based ritual to help you connect to your Wild Heart.

What to Expect

Personalized retreats can range from a half-day to three days in length and can include up to six participants. We will work together to create a unique, nature-based experiential journey for you/your group, providing meaningful guidance through the natural terrain of The Preserve and leading you in ceremony, ritual and reflection catered to the desired outcomes and intentions of your retreat.

All retreats will include a mini Wild Heart Quest if desired by the participants. A Wild Heart Quest is a ceremony of intentional solo time in nature in an area of your choosing.

*Pricing varies based on retreat duration, content, and activities. Pricing may be split between participants. Contact us for further details.

Personalized Ceremony

Location: Wild Heart Preserve

Duration: 1-3 days*

Price: Contact us for details.

Personal, nature-based rite of passage ceremonies mark the significance of various life transitions and milestones. These events weave together rituals, symbolic gestures and mindfulness practices to create transformative and enriching experiences, attaching tangible moments to life events that call for more significant observation.

All ceremonies are led by experienced professionals who create a supportive environment that honors your individual story and helps you fully embrace the healing power of nature.

Personalized ceremony can benefit a multitude of occasions, including the following:

Coming of Age: foster a sense of responsibility, self-discovery and empowerment as you transition from adolescence to adulthood

Retirement: reflect on accomplishments, set new goals and embrace the freedom that retirement brings

Divorce or Separation: symbolically release the past and embark on a new journey with renewed strength and resilience

Grief and Loss: process emotions, find solace and honor the memory of those you have lost

Health and Wellness Journey: celebrate healing, renewal and the commitment to maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle

Personal Milestone Anniversary: enhance significant anniversaries, such as a decade in recovery or a milestone in personal development, by reflecting on the progress made and setting intentions for the future

Career Change: create space to reflect on skills, passions and aspirations and embrace the next chapter with clarity and purpose

Empty Nest: foster a sense of fulfillment, renewed connection and the opportunity to rediscover personal interests while navigating this profound life transition

Major Life Achievement: celebrate the journey of accomplishing a significant life goal, such as completing a degree, publishing a book or achieving a personal milestone, recognizing the effort taken and setting the stage for future endeavors

Spiritual Recovery / Awakening: mark the experience of a spiritual awakening or shift in belief systems, or provide a launch point for the start of a new spiritual journey, taking time for reflection and setting future intentions

Nature-based rites of passage are easily adaptable to diverse life experiences, and we tailor each ceremony to the unique needs and beliefs of each individual’s journey. Contact us today to learn more.

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WILD HEART SANCTUARY

Renew your connection to nature, community and self.

Location: Wild Heart Preserve

Time: 10am-12pm

Price: $30 suggested donation

On the second Sunday of each month, we gather together as a community on the land of Wild Heart Preserve to slow down and tune into our hearts and the heart of nature. We use this time to marvel at the beauty around us and honor the ancient webs of interconnectedness. These gatherings are designed to welcome all individuals regardless of their past experiences (or lack thereof) with nature therapy and healing. No prior experience or relationship with Wild Heart is required to attend.

What to Expect

Wild Heart Sanctuary is an open and inviting space of reflection, support and relationship for those in our geographical community. These gatherings are intended for those seeking a spiritual journey, regardless of their specific religious background, as well as those who value or are seeking new community and shared experiences. We intentionally create an environment in which all religious and cultural backgrounds feel safe, accepted and included in our practices. Together, we will explore spirituality beyond traditional religious frameworks, encounter nature and interrogate our responsibility to it and increase our awareness of self, other and the land by creating time for reflection, mindfulness and ceremony. All ages are welcome.

How it Works

Each month’s gathering is unique and group led. We begin the day together, sharing a time of poetry, stories, song, nature practices and ceremony fitting to the month's theme. At each gathering, we also make time for solo wandering on the land, giving each participant a time to venture out into their own sacred quiet time. We conclude our time together by reuniting for group reflection, blessing and closing ceremony.

Connect to nature

Practice mindfulness & presence

Experience community & belonging

Create space for personal reflection

Celebrate life’s rhythms

Participate in ritual & ceremony

Spend time outdoors & engage in physical exercise

Find acceptance & inclusion in a diverse, safe space

Increase your awareness of & connection to the environment & our ecological impact

WILD HEART PRESERVE

connect to the healing powers of the land

Eco-Therapy & Healing

TALK THERAPY

EMDR and Talk Therapy

THERAPY INTENSIVES AT THE PRESERVE

Somatic Eco-Therapy and EMDR Intensives

EMDR Intensives

Couples Eco-Therapy Intensives

RETREATS

Personalized Retreats

Personalized Ceremony

Personalized ceremony can benefit a multitude of occasions, including the following:

WILD HEART SANCTUARY

Renew your connection to nature, community and self.

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