Jennifer Bearden LCSW, Psychotherapist

04/20/2026

Dirt! Blog Post #11

“Dirt! The ecstatic skin of the earth,” writes William Logan—a line that brings us down, quite literally, to where life begins.

In nature-informed therapy, we often look up or outward for perspective. But this image invites something different: a return to the ground. To what’s beneath your feet. To what holds, grows, and transforms. Click the link to find out more:

https://reclaim-balance.com/dirt!

Jennifer Bearden LCSW, Psychotherapist provides EMDR therapy, IFS therapy, Nature Informed Therapy and anxiety therapy for adults in Bend and throughout Oregon. Also providing clients with Coast to Coast Counseling in California and New York State. 

04/13/2026

Using Photos to Connect with Nature and Improve Self-Regulation

Research in psychology and neuroscience suggests that viewing images of natural environments can activate many of the same calming responses as being in nature itself. While it’s not a perfect substitute, it can still be a meaningful and accessible tool. Click the link below for more info :-)

For many people, time in nature is one of the most reliable ways to reset—mentally, emotionally, and physically. The rhythm of waves, the stillness of trees, the openness of a mountain view—these experiences can calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and bring a sense of perspective that’s ha...

03/16/2026

A Note on Grief from a Nature Perspective: Blog Post #9

Grief often brings questions that science alone cannot answer, yet sometimes science offers a perspective that can feel quietly grounding. One of the most fundamental principles in physics is the Law of Conservation of Energy, which tells us that energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only change form. To learn more, click here:

Grief often brings questions that science alone cannot answer, yet sometimes science offers a perspective that can feel quietly grounding. One of the most fundamental principles in physics is the Law of Conservation of Energy, which tells us that energy cannot be created or destroyed. It can only...

03/02/2026

Your Brain On Nature Photography: Blog Post #8

What Happens in Your Nervous System When You Snap an Awe-Inspiring Nature Photo? Find out here: https://reclaim-balance.com/the-brain-on-nature-photography

02/23/2026

Awe-Struck: A Little Noticing Goes A Long Way Blog Post #7

When we feel anxious, stressed, or overwhelmed, our nervous system narrows. Attention constricts. Thoughts loop. The world can start to feel small and threatening.

Awe does the opposite. Click here to find out more: https://reclaim-balance.com/awe

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01/26/2026

Nature Prescription: What's my dose?- blog post #6

The Nature Pyramid: Nourishing Mental Health Through Everyday Nature...find out more here: https://reclaim-balance.com/nature-prescription-whats-my-dose

01/20/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nature as Metaphor- Blog Post #5
..His speeches are filled with images of “justice roll[ing] down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream,”(King, 1963) long arcs “bend[ing] toward justice,” and mountaintops that offer clarity and perspective. These images weren’t decorative—they were grounding... to read further click https://reclaim-balance.com/martin-luther-king-jr-and-nature-as-metaphor-for-change

12/16/2025

What the Fractal? Blog Post #4

Fractals: Why Our Brains Feel at Home in Nature’s Patterns

Have you ever noticed how soothing it feels to watch waves roll in, stare at tree branches against the sky, or trace the swirls in a seashell? These shapes are more than beautiful—they’re fractals, naturally repeating patterns that show up everywhere in the living world. And our brains are deeply, instinctively drawn to them. Click here to learn more:

https://reclaim-balance.com/what-the-fractal

12/03/2025

Let's Talk About Biophilia: How it works and why it helps

Biophilia is the innate human tendency to seek connection with nature and other living beings. Learn more at https://reclaim-balance.com/lets-talk-about-biophilia-how-it-works-and-why-it-helps

11/21/2025

Nature: The Way In - Blog post #2

We Are Nature

In Nature-Informed Therapy, we begin with a foundational truth: humans are nature. Click here to learn more:
https://reclaim-balance.com/we-are-nature

11/18/2025

Nature: The Way In

This blog is dedicated to exploring the intrinsic connection amongst all that is nature- all organic, plant and animal life (yes, this means you)- that lends to all that is innate in us, even if modern times may have quieted our awareness. Our interdependence is undeniable - humans have been wired for it over hundreds of thousands of years.

Here you will find posts high-lighting our interconnection from photos, to quotes, to recent insights, social-emotional concepts, evidence-based information and ideas to ponder to deepen your personal awareness of the you, inside and of the natural world.

We have an innate ability to heal and nature can be a significant catalyst and support in this process if we open to it.

09/22/2025

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I’m a certified Nature Informed Therapist specializing in work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and the impact of illness. My approach integrates IFS, EMDR, ACT, and CBT within a nature-informed framework.
I offer in-person sessions in Bend, OR and telehealth for clients in OR, CA, and NY. I’m always glad to connect with colleagues and welcome referrals for those who may benefit from this integrative and nature-grounded approach.