WILD FERN WELLNESS & COUNSELING

I work with people who are smart, self-aware, and capable, but still struggling. If coping skills, self-help books, podcasts, and “staying positive” haven’t cut it, you’re in the right place. Healing is complicated and perhaps not the goal; understanding oneself through relationship is where we begin. My Approach Therapy with me is collaborative, relational, and rooted in liberation, not symptom suppression. I don’t believe in passive therapy where you vent and nothing changes. I also don’t believe in cold, clinical therapy that disconnects you from your humanity. We build something real together. I specialize in working with people navigating: 1. Boundary challenges 2. High-functioning anxiety + chronic overwhelm 3. Grief, loss, and life transitions 4. Perimenopause + Perinatal + Postpartum Shifts 5. Identity shifts, cultural disconnection, and decolonizing self-healing 6. Trauma held in the body: feeling stuck, shut down, or dysregulated 7. Mixed identity / multicultural / third culture people 8. Folks in nontraditional relationship structures (non-monogamy, polyamory, queer partnerships, co-parenting, chosen family) 9. People deconstructing systems of power in their lives 10. People navigating identity, belonging, and liberation in therapy This is a space where your story, culture, nervous system, and lived experience are honored not pathologized. What It Feels Like to Work Together Expect honesty, warmth, depth, laughter, and accountability. I will not try to “fix” you; I will help you find your way back to yourself. You are the expert of your life. I’m here to offer tools, reflection, nervous system healing, and relational support that actually fits who you are. About Me I’m Tania Adams, MSW, LICSW, M.Ed. I’m a psychotherapist, visual artist, and educator. I provide in-person eco-therapy in Austin, Texas and virtually throughout Texas & Washington. My work integrates somatic therapy, attachment-focused healing, relational neuroscience, and anti-oppressive practice. My clinical lens is grounded, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and deeply human. Healing does not happen in isolation. We are shaped in relationship and we heal in relationship. If you are looking for a therapist who is present, honest, and willing to engage deeply, we can explore whether we are a good fit. Nature-Informed Therapy: For many people, being outdoors can create a sense of ease, perspective, and nervous system calm that supports deeper therapeutic work. Eco-Therapy / Nature-informed therapy integrates the restorative benefits of movement, fresh air, and natural surroundings with evidence-based psychotherapy. Research suggests that time in green spaces may help reduce stress, improve mood, support attention, and increase overall well-being. Nature-based interventions have also shown promise for adults experiencing anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. How does it work: Walk-and-Talk Therapy Walk-and-talk therapy is an option for clients who feel more comfortable moving than sitting in a traditional office setting. Sessions take place outdoors through gentle walking at an agreed-upon location, pace, and level of privacy. Many clients find that walking side-by-side can feel more natural and less intense than face-to-face conversation. Movement may also help regulate the body while processing emotions, navigating stress, or exploring difficult life transitions. Walk-and-talk sessions may be especially supportive for those who: - Feel restless, stuck, or anxious in office settings - Process thoughts more clearly while moving - Want to reconnect with themselves through nature - Benefit from body-based approaches to stress and trauma recovery - Prefer a more relaxed and spacious therapeutic environment Emerging research has found that outdoor walk-and-talk therapy may feel more engaging and can offer stress-reducing benefits beyond conventional indoor sessions for some clients. My Approach Nature-informed therapy is grounded in clinical training, trauma-informed care, and a holistic understanding of the mind-body connection. You do not need any special outdoor experience or fitness level to participate. Sessions are tailored to your comfort, goals, and accessibility needs. We may integrate mindfulness, somatic awareness, nervous system regulation skills, or simply allow the natural environment to support reflection and conversation. Important Considerations Outdoor sessions are always optional and may not be appropriate for every client or every concern. We’ll discuss privacy, weather, accessibility, location, and therapeutic fit together before beginning. A Gentler Way to Heal Sometimes healing happens through words. Sometimes it happens through movement, breath, sunlight, and remembering that you are part of something larger.