Reconnecting With Yourself Through Nature-Based Therapy
Many people arrive at therapy feeling tired in a way rest does not fix. They feel anxious without knowing exactly why, overwhelmed by life’s transitions, or disconnected from themselves in ways that are hard to name. This is often where Leah’s work begins.
Leah is a Master’s student specializing in Counselling Psychology, and she is deeply drawn to supporting individuals through seasons of change, uncertainty, and emotional fatigue. She understands that life does not always unravel neatly, and that healing rarely follows a straight line. Her presence is calm and steady, offering clients a place to slow down when everything else feels loud and demanding.
From the moment clients enter the space with Leah, they are met with warmth and curiosity rather than judgment. She believes that healing starts when people feel safe enough to tell the truth about what they are carrying. Therapy becomes a shared process of noticing, listening, and gently reconnecting with parts of the self that may have been ignored or silenced for a long time.
Why Nature Is Part of the Healing Process
Leah’s approach is grounded in the understanding that humans are not meant to heal in isolation from their bodies or the world around them. Nature-informed therapy invites clients to reconnect with the steady rhythms that exist beyond deadlines, expectations, and internal pressure.
For many people, stress and anxiety live in the body long before they are fully understood by the mind. Nature offers a quiet invitation to slow down. The feeling of feet on the ground, fresh air in the lungs, or the simple act of noticing what is present can help regulate the nervous system and restore a sense of safety. Leah weaves these elements into therapy in thoughtful, accessible ways, allowing nature to act as a grounding companion rather than a solution that needs to be forced.
In a world that constantly asks for more, nature-based therapy offers something different. It offers permission to pause.
A Therapy Space Built on Care and Collaboration
Leah approaches therapy as a collaborative relationship rooted in empathy and respect. She believes clients already carry wisdom within themselves, even when stress, grief, or self-doubt make it difficult to access. Her role is not to direct or fix, but to walk alongside, helping clients notice patterns, reconnect with their intuition, and build trust in themselves again.
Her work honors the connection between mind, body, and environment. Healing is not rushed. Progress is measured not by perfection, but by moments of clarity, relief, and self-compassion that begin to emerge over time.
Therapeutic Approaches That Meet Clients Where They Are
Leah draws from a blend of therapeutic approaches to support each individual’s unique experience:
Solution-Focused Therapy to highlight strengths, existing supports, and small shifts that create meaningful momentum.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy to help clients ground themselves, reduce anxiety, and feel more present in their daily lives.
Narrative Therapy to explore personal stories and gently reshape the way clients relate to their past and present experiences.
Humanistic Therapy to support authenticity, self-acceptance, and emotional growth within a safe and affirming space.
Nature-Informed Therapy to support emotional regulation and reconnection through the calming influence of the natural world.
These approaches come together to create a therapeutic experience that feels both supportive and empowering.
Who Leah Supports
Leah works with individuals seeking support for:
Chronic stress, burnout, and emotional exhaustion
Anxiety and depression
Life transitions and identity shifts
Grief, loss, and recovery
Trauma and emotional regulation
Eco-anxiety and disconnection from nature
Self-esteem, self-compassion, and personal growth
Reconnecting with the body and inner knowing
Her work often resonates with people who are longing for therapy that feels human, grounding, and deeply supportive.
A Life That Reflects the Work
Outside the therapy space, Leah is drawn to the same grounding practices she encourages in others. She enjoys a chai oat latte, long walks, reading, and time spent barefoot in the grass. These moments of stillness and connection shape the way she shows up in her work, offering clients not just techniques, but a way of relating to themselves with more gentleness and care.
At its core, Leah’s work is an invitation. An invitation to slow down, to breathe, and to remember that healing does not require having everything figured out. Sometimes it begins with feeling held, grounded, and a little less alone.
Leah Chodzicki
Masters of Arts in Counselling Psychology (MACP - in progress)
Works with Individuals (16+ years)
In-Person Calmar, Alberta
Walk N Talks in Wizard Lake
Virtual Across Canada
