Aimee Frazier MA, LPC

About

Aimee Frazier, MA, LPC, is the owner of Portland Hiking Therapy. She is a licensed mental health therapist and a leader in the realm of walk and talk therapy and ecotherapy integration. Trained in ecotherapy and trauma-informed care, Frazier works with clients on the hiking trails of Portland, Oregon, blending the walk and talk format with place-based ecotherapy to support recovery from anxiety, depression, and trauma.

In addition to direct clinical work, Frazier leads workshops for the Association for Experiential Education and offers consultations to other mental health professionals on the ethical application of walk and talk ecotherapy, grounded in research and best practices. Her work has been featured in the New York Times and Fox12 News.

Recent Posts

Why Walk and Talk Therapy Matters More in the Age of AI

As AI transforms access to information about mental health, therapy's greatest value is what information alone can not provide: lived, relational experience.

When the Places That Heal Us Are Burning

As climate change alters the places we love, we face a painful paradox: The landscapes that help us heal can also become places we grieve.

What Jimothy the Raccoon Reveals About Our Need for Nature

Why millions became captivated by one wild raccoon and what his unexpected popularity reveals about our deep psychological need for wonder, connection, and belonging.

5 Surprising Ways Hiking Can Help Women Trust Themselves

Many women are socially conditioned to be accommodating, agreeable, and to doubt themselves. Here's how hiking may help restore self-trust on the trail.

Can Long-Distance Hiking Support Trauma Recovery?

For some trauma survivors, long-distance hiking may aid in the recovery from trauma. Here's what emerging research has found about the process.

10 Signs Walk-and-Talk Therapy Could Be a Good Fit for You

Not everybody processes best in the office. Walk-and-talk therapy can benefit people who enjoy nature, process best with movement, and prefer reduced eye contact.

What Happens When You Replace Detention With a Hike?

Traditional detention isn't always effective. Nature, movement, and human connection may offer a more effective path forward for kids.

Walk-and-Talk Ecotherapy Sessions Could Change Your Practice

Taking therapy sessions outdoors offers unexpected benefits. Learn how walking ecotherapy sessions may benefit your work.

Can a Hike Change Your Mental State? Research Says Yes

Hiking through the forests provides different mental health benefits than moving through mountains or near water. Learn how to hack your hike to support mental health.