SURF THERAPY AND ECO THERAPY IN CALIFORNIA
Find your rhythm again, one wave at a time
Do any of these scenarios sound like you?
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You love the ocean and all that it holds, and wanting a place to reconnect with nature and yourself in a supported space. You’re looking for a unique way to build emotional regulation all while playing in the ocean. You’re interested in a combination of play therapy, somatic work and positive psychology to heal. You have always been drawn to the ocean and love the idea of experiencing a therapy session on the beach or near the water. You’re interested in deepening your connection to your self and environment. You’re a new mom just got cleared to get back into the water and you’re ready to reconnect to that part of yourself.
While trained in Surf Therapy, a passionate surfer and lifelong water-woman - this offering was created to help you connect deeper into yourself and the healing nature of the ocean, in a unique setting and experience.
We get out of the office and into nature, to splash, play, learn and grow closer to ourselves.
Surf and Eco Therapy
in Encinitas
What’s Included
Pre-session intention setting and preparation to clarify your goals.
Water safety guidelines and support throughout the session.
Board and wetsuit provided if needed.
In-water guidance and coaching to connect with your body and the ocean.
Post-session reflection with key takeaways to integrate your experience.
A transformational experience that combines eco-therapy, somatic awareness, and nature-based healing.
Timeline and Process
Single session: 2 hours ($250).
Package: Two 2-hour sessions ($500) with two week book out.
Initial consult to determine goals and suitability.
Guided surf therapy session in Encinitas, Cardiff & local beaches with hands-on support.
Post-session follow-up to integrate insights and growth.
Payment Details
Single session: $250.
Two-session package: $500.
Payment collected at the time of booking.
Scholarship & Sliding Scale - inquire if applicable.
What does the research say about mental health, the ocean, surfing & surf therapy?
Being near or in water can induce a “Blue Mind” state
This is a calm, mildly meditative neurological shift associated with reduced stress and improved emotional regulation. (Nichols, Blue Mind)
Ocean environments are linked to increased dopamine
And serotonin, and oxytocin activity, supporting mood stability, relaxation, and connection. (Nichols, Blue Mind)
Exposure to “blue spaces” (oceans, lakes, rivers) is associated with lower anxiety
Reduced rumination, and improved overall wellbeing. (White et al., 2010; BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies)
Surf therapy has been shown to improve emotional regulation and resilience
More effectively than sedentary environments. (BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2024)
Up to 92% of participants note positive emotional change after Surf Therapy
Community surf therapy programs report significant improvements in mental health and resilience. (Groundswell Institute, Impact Reports)
How surf therapy is different than traditional talk therapy
Surf Therapy is experiential and somatic, engaging the body and nervous system rather than relying only on verbal processing.
The ocean acts as a natural co-regulator, supporting parasympathetic activation and emotional grounding in real time.
Surf Therapy integrates mindfulness, exposure, and embodied learning, allowing clients to process fear, discomfort, and mastery in the moment.
It reduces clinical barriers by offering a non-stigmatizing, nature-based therapeutic environment that feels accessible and regulating.
Healing is supported through shared experience and community connection, reinforcing belonging and relational safety.
Outcomes of surf therapy for trauma, maternal mental health, anxiety & wellbeing
Significant improvements in overall wellbeing (up to 79%) and increased hope (up to 73%) have been reported following surf therapy participation (Groundswell Institute, Impact Reports)
Reduction in trauma-related symptoms, including PTSD-related distress and hyperarousal (up to 68% in some program outcomes) (Groundswell Institute, Impact Reports)
Increased emotional regulation, resilience, and self-efficacy through embodied, experiential learning in natural environments (BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 2024)
Improved body connection, belonging, and relational safety—key protective factors in trauma recovery and postpartum mental health (Groundswell Institute, Impact Reports)
Immediate reductions in perceived stress and improved mood following ocean-based therapy experiences (Nichols, Blue Mind; White et al., 2010)
Have we met yet?
I’m Megan
Licensed Therapist | Toddler Mom | Water-woman
I earned my undergraduate degree at UC San Diego and my Masters (MSW) from San Diego State University, where I honed my passion for supporting people through life’s ups and downs. I’m trained in EMDR, trauma-focused work with families and children, and mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR), and I support clients by blending top-down (from the mind) and bottom-up (from the body) somatic approaches to help nervous systems feel more settled and grounded.
I specialize inwomen’s mental health, especially maternal mental health, after seeing a gap in support for moms navigating postpartum anxiety, birth trauma, and the chaos of early parenting. Over the years, I’ve worked with women, mothers, teens, children, and families—helping them find balance, insight, and a little more peace in the messy, beautiful moments of life.
I started SeaworthyTherapy to create a space where healing feels human, relatable, and hopeful —where YOU feel seen, supported, and empowered to navigate life’s waves. My goal is to help clients build resilience, reconnect with themselves, and findmoreflow in their lives.
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Ready to catch your next wave?
This is your first step toward slowing down, reconnecting, and finding steadier ground again—supported by therapy that integrates the ocean, the body, and the nervous system.
When you book a free consultation, we’ll briefly connect to explore what you’re moving through right now and whether surf, eco, or somatic-based therapy is the right fit for you. There is no pressure—just space to be heard, understood, and guided toward what actually supports you.
In this first step, you’ll get:
A grounded conversation about what you’re experiencing and what support might look like for you
Clarity on whether surf therapy, eco-therapy, or traditional therapy feels most aligned for your needs
A sense of how your nervous system responds to a relational, nature-based therapeutic approach
A gentle introduction to what healing can feel like when it’s connected to movement, water, and presence
A clear next step forward—without overwhelm or guesswork
You don’t have to know exactly where you’re going. You just have to be willing to catch the next wave.