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