Founded in 2008, Elements is a licensed and accredited, owner-operated, outdoor therapy program for male-identifying adolescents and all gender young adults. We use an expedition based model with nature as the clinical setting which offers a wealth of life metaphors that can be applied with great effect by our well-trained therapists and staff. Our core curriculum gives us a foundation upon which to build a customized treatment plan for each individual client. Core approaches include milieu-based Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), the Seven Challenges approach to patterns of compulsive or addictive behavior, and a commitment to ongoing family systems work. We also incorporate adventure programming to complement our strong therapeutic foundation while building confidence and having fun. Elements’ strengths-based and supportive approach, combined with evidence-based therapy in a healthy, safe and beautiful outdoor setting, provides the best environment for our students and their families to drop their defenses and truly discover a path forward.