har·mo·ny/ˈhärmənē *noun*

1. the quality of forming a pleasing and consistent whole
*(BTW it is* my given name!)

Harmony Ziegler
**M.Sc., RCC, (She/Her)**

REGISTERED CLINICAL COUNSELLOR ACCREDITED WILDERNESS GUIDE
AKOYA THERAPIST | FOUNDER | CREATIVE
*Master of Science in Counselling with a Specialization in Clinical Mental Health*
***I feel best*** with sand between my toes, salt in my hair, and sun on my face.
I believe in shaking things up and ***challenging conventional therapy.*** Together we will craft a healthy mind, body, and spirit. Therapy with Akoya works because ***I walk the talk too.***
And I know ***Happiness comes in Waves.***

My Unique Approach
to Therapy

is built upon an understanding of how trauma impacts your nervous system. I work with the cause of psychological injury, not just the symptoms. My work is informed by research in neuroscience, the benefits of nature, art, and somatic therapies. Our work together may include a focus on your strengths, immersion in nature, art as therapy, sensory awareness, and self-regulation practices.

This is the art and science of therapy.

*Pacific northwest* *born and raised.*
I was brought up by the creed of compassion, creativity & adventure.

Words I live by: Vitality, Kindness, Integrity
I worked as a **wilderness guide** for a decade at **remote luxury lodges** to reconnect people with their strengths through immersion in nature.
Akoya inspires integration of the **outer landscape** with our inner landscape. I harness nature’s restorative capacity and take therapy outdoors.

I’ve lived a life on roads less traveled. I have practiced mind-body disciplines including yoga, surfing, Qi gong, paragliding, sailing, and meditation.

I am a resilient, creative, calm, whole-hearted, and joyful professional. I have overcome my own anxiety, suicidal depression, childlessness and trauma through therapy, lifestyle, and daily wellness practices.

I became an outdoor leader in 2001 and have practiced nature and expressive therapies since 2008. I have practiced clinically since 2016.

The creation of Akoya is the culmination of my life’s work and story.