In this conversation, William Henry and Citlali "Lali" Herrera discuss the profound connection between nature and mental health, exploring the modalities of nature therapy and the importance of seasonal awareness. They emphasize the need for self-care, especially during winter, and how nature can help individuals reconnect with their inner child and process their emotions. The discussion also touches on the significance of reflection and setting intentions for the new year, encouraging listeners to embrace the natural rhythms of life and prioritize their well-being.

Guest Information

1. Guest Name: Citlali "Lali" Herrera, LCSW
2. Bio: Citlali Herrera is a licensed psychotherapist and founder of Inner Worlds Psychotherapy, a private practice based in Westchester, NY, serving clients across New York and New Jersey. Her work is rooted in a simple belief: everyone deserves the opportunity to be seen and to live a fully authentic life. In her practice, she primarily works with adult daughters of emotionally immature parents—people-pleasers, perfectionists, and hyper-independent women—helping them reconnect with their bodies, boundaries, and needs through nature-based healing. She integrates ecotherapy, somatic and psychodynamic approaches, hypnotherapy, psychedelic integration, and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, helping clients reconnect not just with themselves, but with nature as a regulating, remembering force. Her work invites healing that is relational, embodied, and deeply rooted in the natural world.

Links:

Website: https://www.innerworldspsychotherapy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/innerworldspsychotherapy/

Takeaways

1. Everyone deserves to feel worthy of taking up space.
2. We are part of nature; we are nature.
3. Nature therapy can help reconnect individuals with themselves.
4. Seasonal awareness is crucial for mental health.
5. Self-care practices are essential during winter.
6. Embracing the inner child can enhance our connection to nature.
7. Reflection and intention-setting are important for personal growth.
8. Nature provides a safe space to just be.
9. Mindfulness and intention in nature can lead to healing.
10. Rest is an innate right, not something to earn.

Resources:

1. Robert Macfarlane: Is a River Alive?
2. Robin Wall Kimmerer: Braiding Sweetgrass

Host & Show Info

1. Host Name: William Henry, LCSW
2. About the Host: William Henry is a licensed clinical social worker and certified nature informed therapist. After graduating from New York University, he spent years in a day treatment center and school where he worked closely with students and families facing significant mental health challenges. Certified in Nature Informed Therapy in 2022, he believes that rebuilding our connection with nature can provide some much needed relief from the struggles that many of us are facing. Will spends his free time fly fishing, camping and hiking. Find more resources and information through his practice, Riverstone Mental Health Collective, based in Mount Kisco, NY.
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⚠️ Important Disclaimer:

The Nature of Mental Health is not therapy or a replacement for therapy. The information presented here is provided for psychoeducational purposes. As always, when you have questions about your own well-being, please consult your mental health and/or medical care professional. If you’re in crisis, thinking about harming yourself, or don’t feel safe, call 911, or contact your local emergency number or crisis hotline immediately.