For Therapy & Environmental Professionals
Dr. Thomas Doherty has worked with hundreds of professionals and students from around the world, including at Stanford University, the Aspen Ideas Festival, US Forest Service, and more.
He was an adjunct professor at the Lewis & Clark Graduate School of Education and Counseling in Portland where he founded one of the first environment-focused certificate programs for mental health counselors and therapists.
Current Offerings
The Art and Science of Ecotherapy
A 10 Week Online Training & Supervision Group Series that has Served Hundreds of Mental Health Professionals Worldwide
Highlights
Diagnose, support and treat climate distress, eco-anxiety and grief
Integrate nature and walking therapy in mental health practice
Support healthy environmental identity, values, and wellbeing
Learn specialized skills such as disaster response and facilitating ecological epiphanies in psychedelic therapy
Description
Dr. Thomas Doherty presents a unique synthesis of clinical and environmental psychology concepts, up-to-date findings, and hands-on activities integrating the lived experience of the practitioner. We focus on scientifically-supported concepts within climate and social science, and counseling and psychotherapy, and address cultural issues (such as politicization and suppression of environmental advocacy). Participants present case presentations and undertake personal change projects. Attendee also have 1:1 supervision opportunities with Dr. Thomas Doherty. Sessions are in English and meet 60 minutes with optional 30 minutes of discussion and practice.
For
Licensed or Registered Mental Health Professionals, and leaders in Healthcare and Academia. The group may be appropriate for post doctoral interns and researchers and advanced graduate students.
Dates
Cohorts meet the weeks of Sept 28 to Dec 7, 2026 (10 Sessions, with a break week Nov 23)
Cohort #1 Tuesdays at 9 AM Pacific (12 PM Eastern, 5 PM UK, 8 PM Dubai)
Cohort # 2 Tuesdays at 4 PM Pacific (7 PM Eastern, Next day 8 AM Tokyo, 9 AM Sydney, 1 PM Auckland)
Cohort #3 Wednesdays at 6 AM Pacific (9 AM Eastern, 3 PM Netherlands, 6 PM Pakistan)
Credits
Up to 15 CE Credit Hours Available
Fees and Enrollment
Suggested Rates in USD: 500.00 (early career) – 650.00 (mid-career) – 800.00 (established)
Fees include live group sessions, recorded materials, resource library and international networking opportunities
Contact Dr. Thomas Doherty to enrollment and with questions.
“I have been thoroughly enjoying the course and have found it very useful. I don’t want it to end so soon! It has been so affirming to have the topics and concepts that I have been thinking about and trying to research presented in a well-rounded and accessible way. Also to connect with others who care about this area, as it can be isolating.”
— Spring 2022 Attendee
Ethics and Nature in Counseling and Psychotherapy
Highlights
This 4- 6 Hour CE program focuses on ethics in three emerging areas of counseling and therapy practice associated with nature and eco-wellness:
“Walk and talk” therapy and conducting in-person sessions outside of an office
Addressing environmental, climate or disaster distress in therapy settings
Processing nature epiphanies that arise in the context of psychedelic-assisted therapy.
Description
We’ll explore ethical best practices common across these areas, such as attending to diversity and inclusion and the “set and setting” of encounters; recognizing the influence of environmental identity and values; educating about informed consent; matching clients to appropriate therapies; managing physical and psycho-emotional risks; and properly screening for co-morbid issues.
For
Healthcare Providers, Mental Health Professionals, Students
When & Where
Our last successful event was May 14, 2026. Look forward to dates for Fall 2026.
Supporting Earth, Land and Life Defenders
Strengthening Frontline Activists and Nonprofits
Highlighted
Online or in-person
Customize per individual or group in need of support
Description
Dr. Thomas Doherty understands that even the healthiest, and most well-adjusted conservation professionals and climate scientists can succumb to fatigue, depression, family problems, substance abuse, and even self-harm or suicidal thinking. He is available when professionals need specialized consultation and support.
“People become conservationists because they care … but that can also lead to huge mental health problems in an age of biodiversity decline, climate change and environmental distress. Add to that the perils of the sector — often low wages, poor job security, overworking, dependence on fickle grants and burnout — and you have a ripe recipe for mental health issues.” — Jeremy Hance, “An Epidemic of Suffering”
Reach out if you or your group needs support.
“Dr. Thomas Doherty is no stranger to suffering, but he continues to believe in the possibility to flourish, even in dark times.”
— Panu Pihkala, Eco-anxiety Researcher