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As the festive lights of the holiday season and fireworks of New Year's come to an end, many people begin to feel the winter blues. Winter is a time associated with darkness, depression, and death, so it’s no wonder millions of Americans suffer from a type of depression called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD is the result of seasonal changes, particularly a lack of regular light. The combination of less light, social activities, and an increase in less pleasurable weat

“If you need anything in the meantime, feel free to reach out,” is what I said to a client one hot day in June. I had just spent the past several sessions doing nature-informed therapy at a local park in Baltimore County, Maryland. I was tired, sweaty, and ready to go home, but a thought crossed my mind: “I need to get my steps in for today. I should take a hike for myself.” I went back and forth trying to decide what the next hour would look like. Eventually, I decided to hi