First Light Wilderness Therapy

First Light Wilderness Therapy is a company based in Dahlonega, Georgia, specializing in wilderness therapy for adolescents and young adults. Currently employing 17 people, the company generates an estimated $50 million in annual revenue. First Light Wilderness Therapy offers an integrative treatment model focused on healing individuals and families. Their wilderness therapy program caters to both boys and girls aged 13-17, as well as young adults aged 18-26. They specialize in addressing the effects of early childhood stress, developmental trauma, and adoption, offering therapy for symptoms like anxiety, depression, ADHD, emotional dysregulation, substance abuse, and difficulties forming relationships. Their therapeutic approach incorporates a variety of modalities, emphasizing mind and body healing. Techniques include Trauma Focused CBT, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, behavior mapping, EMDR, Brainspotting, Heartmath, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt Therapy, Trauma Sensitive Yoga, behavioral therapies, expressive art therapies, family systems therapy, and Somatic Psychotherapy. For inquiries, you can visit their website at firstlightwilderness.com.