Experiential Therapeutic Services (ETS)
Where healing happens through action, connection, and experience.
ETS combines traditional “talk” therapy with interactive activities, groups, and workshops designed to help youth process emotions, reduce anxiety, build social skills, and develop healthy coping methods. Many of the youth we support face complex trauma, which can make conventional talk therapy feel overwhelming. Through ETS sessions, groups, and workshops, we meet them where they are by using movement, creativity, and shared experiences to encourage connection, emotional expression, regulation, and lasting change that sparks hope for the future.
Our Approach
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Art Therapy
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Cooking Workshops
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Ecotherapy
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Equine Therapy
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Interest Exploration
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Life Skills Workshops
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Movement Therapy
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Mindfulness Practices
Ecotherapy
Where nature is a co-therapist.
Eco-therapy is a treatment approach that intentionally connects our clients to nature to improve their mental, emotional, and physical health. It is not just one method; rather, it includes different strategies, all based on the idea that humans are naturally meant to thrive outdoors. Through activities like hiking, outdoor adventures in local nature, and guided reflection, youth gain confidence, expand their comfort zones, and build connections beyond traditional clinical environments.
How your generosity makes healing happen…
“Since my client started attending ecotherapy activities, I’ve noticed improvements in her mood, energy, and willingness to step out of her comfort zone and manage her social anxiety symptoms.”
- Sarah Kaminsky, Advanced Practicum Trainee/Community-Based Clinician
“My client joined the hiking club today and talked about how nice it was to walk with a friendly group; it was a healing experience. The farthest she has ever been from home is San Francisco, and she is eagerly looking forward to the more distant hikes that are coming up so that she can “see the world”, including the Marin Headlands, China Camp and Muir Woods ”
- Gabe Kaplan, Community-Based Clinician