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About the Center
The Mindful Ecotherapy Center, PLLC, located in Tacoma, Washington, stands as a pioneering institution dedicated to the integration of nature and clinical mental health practice. Founded in 2007 by Charlton Hall, MMFT, PhD, the center has evolved into a global leader in Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy (MBE), a framework that blends traditional mindfulness techniques with the healing power of the natural world.
Founded in 2007 by Charlton Hall, MMFT, PhD, the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, PLLC, offers continuing education in ecotherapy and mindfulness, and teletherapy services for residents of Washington State.
About Mindfulness
Mindfulness, in its simplest definition, means paying attention to the present moment with intention. Think about all the things that may have stressed you out. How many of them had to do with events in the past? How many of them had to do with events that may or may not happen in the future? How many of them had to do with the present moment, right now, as you are reading this paragraph?
Mindfulness is a way to use the present moment to choose what to focus on about the past or the future. The present moment is where we can make positive changes in our lives.
About Ecotherapy
Ecotherapy taps into the healing power of nature to facilitate mindful states of being. Being outdoors in nature makes mindful states easier to achieve while enjoying natural environments.
Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy combines the skills of mindfulness with the techniques of ecotherapy to create a coherent program that allows participants to make a change for the better.
Charlton Hall, MMFT, PhD founded the Mindful Ecotherapy Center, LLC in South Carolina when he was still a Marriage and Family Therapy Intern. He went on to become a Marriage and Family Therapist, a Marriage and Family Therapy Supervisor, a Registered Play Therapist, and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. In 2020, during the pandemic, he ceased being a Supervisor and a Play Therapist to concentrate on his role as the Director of the Mindful Ecotherapy Center. One of these duties is to provide teletherapy by appointment.
Since its founding in 2007, the Mindful Ecotherapy Center has trained hundreds of mental health professionals. We now have certified facilitators in seventeen states in the United States and five countries worldwide.
A Clinical Framework for Nature-Based Healing
As of 2025, the center formally transitioned its legal status to a Professional Limited Liability Company (PLLC), reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and regulatory compliance for licensed mental health professionals in Washington State. The Mindful Ecotherapy Center emphasizes evidence-based practices. Its core curriculum integrates established modalities such as:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Polyvagal-informed practices for nervous system regulation
Services and Programs
The center serves both the general public and mental health professionals through a diverse range of offerings:
- Therapeutic Services: Dr. Hall provides teletherapy for residents of Washington and South Carolina, specializing in high-functioning anxiety, grief, and addiction recovery.
- Professional Certification: The center offers the Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapist Facilitator Certification, a comprehensive program that can be completed entirely online. The Mindful Ecotherapy Center, PLLC, is a National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC) Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP #7022).
- Continuing Education: Courses cover specialized topics such as Eco-Art Therapy, Ecoplay, Ethics, and Suicide Risk Assessment and Prevention.
- Community Support: In response to local challenges, such as the 2025 flooding in Washington, the center has provided resources focused on rebuilding community connection and emotional stabilization after natural disasters.
Why It Matters Today
In an era of increasing digital saturation and environmental stress, the Mindful Ecotherapy Center advocates for “Digital Detox” and intentional nature engagement to combat cognitive fatigue and enhance resilience. By teaching you to view life’s challenges as “temporary weather systems,” the center fosters a sustainable path toward mental well-being.
The Mindful Ecotherapy Center trains mental health professionals and the general public in the skills of Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy.
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ABOUT MINDFULNESS-BASED ECOTHERAPY
Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy (MBE) is a blending of Mindfulness and Ecotherapy. MBE uses nature to facilitate mindful awareness. MBE is used as a framework for helping individuals and families to find deeper connections in their own lives and to give more meaning and enjoyment to the activities of daily living.
ABOUT ONLINE COURSES
The Mindful Ecotherapy Center offers online courses for continuing education for mental health professionals and the general public. Charlton Hall, MMFT, PhD, is an NBCC-approved provider (ACEP #7022) of online continuing education.
It is advised that you check with your local licensing board to see if the work will be accepted for continuing education credit. No warranty is expressed or implied. It is your responsibility to see if your license board will accept these courses for continuing education credit in your state.
When developing courses, we use the highest standards. All of our coursework is evidence-based, with clearly defined learning objectives and evaluations. Our courses all come with an extensive list of references and citations, plus learning objectives and course descriptions. You may download this information when taking a course so that you may submit it to your license board for approval if needed.
