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About
Meet Eric Feltman, LPC-MHSP
Hello and Welcome!
Welcome—I'm glad you're here.
I'm a licensed counselor with a decade of experience walking alongside individuals through some of life’s most challenging moments, whether facing the weight of trauma, navigating the darkness of suicidal thoughts, or simply seeking a more grounded, meaningful life.
My passion lies in helping people heal and I believe some of the best healing happens outdoors.
Blending evidence-based approaches like EMDR with the restorative power of nature, I now offer trail therapy sessions and therapeutic fly fishing experiences. These aren’t just walks in the woods, they’re purposeful, guided sessions designed to help you process, grow, and reconnect with yourself in a deeper way.
Whether you're struggling with the aftereffects of trauma or just feeling stuck, I provide a safe, supportive space, on the trail, by the river, or wherever your journey leads.
Outside of my practice, I’m a musician, a camper, a trail runner, a husband, and a dad.
If you're ready to explore a new path toward healing—one grounded in research and rooted in the outdoors, I'd be honored to walk it with you.
I'm a licensed counselor with a decade of experience walking alongside individuals through some of life’s most challenging moments, whether facing the weight of trauma, navigating the darkness of suicidal thoughts, or simply seeking a more grounded, meaningful life.
My passion lies in helping people heal and I believe some of the best healing happens outdoors.
Blending evidence-based approaches like EMDR with the restorative power of nature, I now offer trail therapy sessions and therapeutic fly fishing experiences. These aren’t just walks in the woods, they’re purposeful, guided sessions designed to help you process, grow, and reconnect with yourself in a deeper way.
Whether you're struggling with the aftereffects of trauma or just feeling stuck, I provide a safe, supportive space, on the trail, by the river, or wherever your journey leads.
Outside of my practice, I’m a musician, a camper, a trail runner, a husband, and a dad.
If you're ready to explore a new path toward healing—one grounded in research and rooted in the outdoors, I'd be honored to walk it with you.
About My Approach
I’m a licensed counselor who’s transitioned from the traditional therapy office to a nature-based practice. That means I now offer walk-and-talk sessions on local trails and therapeutic fly fishing experiences—because I believe healing happens more naturally when we’re outside, moving, and connected to the world around us.
Many of my clients live mostly indoor, sedentary lives. That often comes with anxiety, restlessness, and a sense of being stuck. Simply stepping outside—breathing fresh air, walking through trees, moving your body—can bring perspective and relief that’s hard to find in a room with four walls.
I’ve found that being in nature helps people open up in ways they often can’t in a traditional setting. It feels less intimidating, more relaxed. And it shifts the dynamic—we’re walking side by side, not sitting across from each other. That creates a more authentic, equal, and grounded relationship.
This shift is also personal. I didn’t grow up outdoorsy—I spent a lot of time behind screens. But through my own struggles, I found that time in nature and movement played a big role in my healing and growth. That experience has shaped the way I now practice.
I believe therapy should feel real and connected to everyday life—not something confined to a couch once a week. My goal is to offer you space to breathe, reflect, and take real steps forward—
Many of my clients live mostly indoor, sedentary lives. That often comes with anxiety, restlessness, and a sense of being stuck. Simply stepping outside—breathing fresh air, walking through trees, moving your body—can bring perspective and relief that’s hard to find in a room with four walls.
I’ve found that being in nature helps people open up in ways they often can’t in a traditional setting. It feels less intimidating, more relaxed. And it shifts the dynamic—we’re walking side by side, not sitting across from each other. That creates a more authentic, equal, and grounded relationship.
This shift is also personal. I didn’t grow up outdoorsy—I spent a lot of time behind screens. But through my own struggles, I found that time in nature and movement played a big role in my healing and growth. That experience has shaped the way I now practice.
I believe therapy should feel real and connected to everyday life—not something confined to a couch once a week. My goal is to offer you space to breathe, reflect, and take real steps forward—
Why I'm Shifting My Approach:
I'm shifting my counseling practice from the traditional office setting to nature-based therapy, offering walk-and-talk sessions on trails and therapeutic fly fishing sessions, because I believe it's a better way to serve my clients and allows me to show up more fully as myself.
Most of the people I work with are forced to spend their days indoors and inactive. That lifestyle contributes to feelings of anxiety, restlessness, and disconnection. Simply getting outside and moving can offer clarity and relief that’s hard to find in a therapy room.
Nature also helps people open up. For many, it’s easier to talk while walking than sitting face-to-face. Being outdoors can lower defenses and make space for more honest, creative problem-solving. It changes the dynamic: we’re side-by-side, going through the elements together, not therapist and client in a staged setting. That builds trust in a different, more equal way.
This change is personal for me. I didn’t grow up loving the outdoors or being physically active; I spent most of my time in front of a screen. It wasn’t until college that I discovered how healing movement and time in nature could be. That’s stayed true through my own challenges and growth.
My own experience of faith influences these changes as well. When I look at the life of Jesus, I see someone who walked with people—literally. He spent time on the water, on the road, in the wilderness. We don’t read about him sitting people down for structured weekly sessions in quiet rooms. The typical model of therapy of an hour inside each week feels limiting. I want something more real, more connected to the world we actually live in.
My goal is to offer clients space to breathe, reflect, and take meaningful steps forward. A place where they can breathe deeply, gain perspective, take healthy risks, and know that they are not alone. I’ll be there with them—walking, listening, supporting—every step of the way.
Most of the people I work with are forced to spend their days indoors and inactive. That lifestyle contributes to feelings of anxiety, restlessness, and disconnection. Simply getting outside and moving can offer clarity and relief that’s hard to find in a therapy room.
Nature also helps people open up. For many, it’s easier to talk while walking than sitting face-to-face. Being outdoors can lower defenses and make space for more honest, creative problem-solving. It changes the dynamic: we’re side-by-side, going through the elements together, not therapist and client in a staged setting. That builds trust in a different, more equal way.
This change is personal for me. I didn’t grow up loving the outdoors or being physically active; I spent most of my time in front of a screen. It wasn’t until college that I discovered how healing movement and time in nature could be. That’s stayed true through my own challenges and growth.
My own experience of faith influences these changes as well. When I look at the life of Jesus, I see someone who walked with people—literally. He spent time on the water, on the road, in the wilderness. We don’t read about him sitting people down for structured weekly sessions in quiet rooms. The typical model of therapy of an hour inside each week feels limiting. I want something more real, more connected to the world we actually live in.
My goal is to offer clients space to breathe, reflect, and take meaningful steps forward. A place where they can breathe deeply, gain perspective, take healthy risks, and know that they are not alone. I’ll be there with them—walking, listening, supporting—every step of the way.
Therapy, Outdoors.
I offer nature-based therapy—walk-and-talk sessions on trails and therapeutic fly fishing—because I believe healing happens best when we’re moving, outside, and connected to something real.
Whether you're feeling anxious, stuck, or just tired of sitting in a room talking, this is a different way forward. Side by side, in nature, we’ll work through what’s hard—together.
Whether you're feeling anxious, stuck, or just tired of sitting in a room talking, this is a different way forward. Side by side, in nature, we’ll work through what’s hard—together.
I am trained in TF-EMDR (Therapeutic Fly-Fishing with EMDR) through the Seiyu Institute for Health & Training.
This approach combines the grounding rhythm of fly fishing with EMDR techniques that are evidence-based and adapted for nature-based contexts. I use this method at Buffalo Mountain Counseling to help clients process trauma in the calm and steady environment of the outdoors.
This approach combines the grounding rhythm of fly fishing with EMDR techniques that are evidence-based and adapted for nature-based contexts. I use this method at Buffalo Mountain Counseling to help clients process trauma in the calm and steady environment of the outdoors.
Who I Work With
You don’t need to be “outdoorsy” to work with me.
My ideal client is someone who’s ready to try something different to face challenges like Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or Depression. If traditional therapy hasn’t felt like the right fit—or if you’re just curious about a more active, natural approach—you’re in the right place.
You don’t need to be an experienced hiker or angler. You just need to be open to stepping outside—literally and figuratively. Whether it’s walking trails or standing in a stream, we’ll use the natural world as a setting for real, meaningful work.
If you’re willing to embrace a little discomfort—heat, cold, rain—for the sake of finding healing, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
My ideal client is someone who’s ready to try something different to face challenges like Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, or Depression. If traditional therapy hasn’t felt like the right fit—or if you’re just curious about a more active, natural approach—you’re in the right place.
You don’t need to be an experienced hiker or angler. You just need to be open to stepping outside—literally and figuratively. Whether it’s walking trails or standing in a stream, we’ll use the natural world as a setting for real, meaningful work.
If you’re willing to embrace a little discomfort—heat, cold, rain—for the sake of finding healing, I’d be honored to walk alongside you.
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my insurance?
Yes. I can accept UHC, UMR, Aetna, Cigna, and BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Do you offer Christian counseling?
My Christian faith is an important piece of my identity, and I am happy to incorporate clients' religious beliefs (whatever they may be) into our work whenever appropriate.
Do you work with children or adolescents?
I only work with clients ages 18+. I highly recommend the talented clinicians at Sunny Path Counseling for children and adolescents.
Can you prescribe medication?
No, I am unable to prescribe medication.