Lindsay Cray, LMHC, NCC, CCAT

I embrace over twenty years of outdoor expertise and traditional ecological knowledge combined with counseling acumen, to re-envision personal and professional approaches to mental health via nature connection. I base my practice on the belief of the potential of connection between all living things; to inspire change, evoke healing and provide a treasury of wisdom - it’s power simply needs to be accessed. I've focused my career on developing and delivering progressive, intentional nature-based practices that help people broaden their personal growth, enhance relationships, change the culture of health, and foster a connection between themselves and others. After pioneering a highly effective Nature-Based Clinical therapy model to support trauma recovery, I created Trybe Ecotherapy in 2020. This counseling practice focuses on healing military veterans through the balance of cognitive, emotional, and physiological states. My early professional years were spent in social-ecological sciences, thanks to a fellowship from the National Science Foundation. During this time, I joined multiple efforts toward ecological sustainability, including attending the United Nations Conference on Climate Change in 2009. As a traveled both nationally and internationally, as both teacher and student of mindfulness and meditation practices and have integrated these practices with psychedelic medicine. Through these experiences I have become deeply committed to the ethical use of psychedelics for healing, self-discovery, and spiritual growth. Knowledge of and sensitivity to the preservation of traditional indigenous practices and ceremonial protocols for plant medicine work is a cornerstone of my ethics. As a consultant and mental health counselor, I apply my experience to help individuals, professionals, and organizations engage the power of nature to support emotional health and wellness. Whether through psychotherapy, consulting, or guiding in the field, my work has reached a diverse range of people across cultures, races, and income levels.