Ryan F. Reese

Ryan F. Reese, PhD, is a licensed professional counselor, professor, and researcher whose work bridges mental health, EcoWellness, and nature-based approaches to healing. He is an associate professor of counseling at Oregon State University and founder of EcoWellness Counseling & Consulting LLC.

Dr. Reese is best known for developing the EcoWellness Counseling model, which integrates the natural world into clinical practice through evidence-based and ethically grounded strategies. His writing blends practical guidance, lived experience, and reflective insight to help clinicians reconnect clients to nature for deeper therapeutic outcomes.

When he’s not writing, teaching, or working with clients, Ryan can be found outside with his family—fishing, exploring, or just slowing down to reconnect with what matters most.