Laura O’Brien, MS, LCSW-R


“We often forget that we are nature. Nature is not something separate from us. So when we say that we have lost our connection to nature, we’ve lost our connection to ourselves.” -Andy Goldsworthy (environmental artist)
Title and License
NYS Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Ecotherapist
Bio
With over 32 years of experience in the field of mental health, I have dedicated my life to helping people navigate the challenges of life with compassion, insight, and hope. My journey has taken me through inpatient psychiatric care, managed care systems, employee assistance programs, and deeply meaningful direct work with immigrant and non immigrant populations in New York City and New City, NY. Alongside clinical practice, I’ve supervised both social work staff and interns, always grounded in a commitment to ethical and client-centered care.
I have begun my journey with Earthbody and it has changed my life and my career. I have found a way to share the healing benefits of nature with my clients. I have access right outside my office door to the Kennedy Dells Nature Preserve where together we can connect or reconnect with Nature as a partner in your healing.
Services Summary

Indoor and Outdoor Ecotherapy sessions. I treat adults and seniors as individuals. I do not work with children, adolescents or couples at this time. I will be offering my services on a sliding scale with a discount to active and retired military. Please reach out to discuss rates. I believe that ecotherapy should be affordable and accessible to all. I offer a free 15 minute consultation to see if working with me would be a good fit for you.

Contact Info
917-306-1966
Zip code
10507