Today we’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth Pennington, LPC-S, RPT, EMDR Consultant
Hi Elizabeth, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
We launched in 2021 in response to the lockdowns of 2020. Providing therapy to children over telehealth was challenging so I created a way to safely bring therapy to the client. My kids and I converted a used Sprinter passenger van into a mobile play therapy office. I began bringing therapy to the homes of children and families. We then discovered the van, and the camping theme, added a since of safety for clients of all ages. We now have three “Basecamp” locations including Richmond, Magnolia, and Normangee Elementary School. We travel to clients homes, schools, and now local hiking trails, to make therapy comfortable and convenient. We are leading thew way in developing new protocols for combing EMDR and Nature-Based Therapy. We have a new, one of a kind opportunity coming in 2025. We are offering a Nature-Based Family EMDR Intensive weekend in January. As far as I am aware, this is another innovative treatment that has never been offered before. I would say that is our culture at Happy Camper; we provide highly specialized treatment in unconventional settings that aid in client’s outcomes.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
One challenge was when the coffee shop that hosted our Woodlands Basecamp was unexpectedly closed down. We showed up one day to find an eviction notice on the door. We had to adjust quickly to continue meeting the needs of our Woodlands clients.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
We specialize in advance therapy techniques for children and adults recovering from childhood trauma. All of our therapist are trained in Play Therapy, Sandtray Therapy, Attachment-Focused Therapy, a and trauma healing. Most of us are trained in EMDR and we are now combining EMDR with play therapy and nature therapy to provide comfortable ways to address painful experiences. Our slogan is Happy Camper leads to a Happy Home. We bring the power of play therapy to YOU. One of our favorite forms of therapy is Nature-Based Therapy Groups for children, adolescents, and corporate adults. Gather 5 or more individuals together and we will come to your closes nature trail to provide healing experiences for your group. We can do a one day Corporate Team Building event or a four week child/adolescent emotional regulation group.
Risk taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Absolutely! I had an idea that had never been attempted. I took the leap and put that idea into practice. I’m doing that again now with Nature-Based EMDR. I’m leading the way in developing new protocols for a brand new intervention.
Pricing:
- Concierge Packages: $400-$1000 per month
- Individual Rates: $65-$175 per session
- Group Rates: Vary
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.happycampertherapy.com
- Instagram: Happy Camper Therapy
- Facebook: Happy Camper Therapy
