About Wes Tate
Environmental Psychiatrist
Dr. Tate specializes in evidence-based integrative psychiatry, environmental neuroscience, and nature-based mental health interventions. He established Green Mind Psychiatry in Fort Collins, Colorado to integrate these disciplines, empowering individuals to improve their lives by building stronger, more resilient mental health. Combining two decades of clinical experience with the latest research, Dr. Tate is committed to enhancing mental fitness through holistic treatments and the healing power of nature.
As a member of the Community Engagement, Design and Research Center at the University of Colorado Boulder, he collaborated with Boulder Housing Partners to provide mental health support, including access to green spaces, for at-risk families, and offered guidance to Thorne Nature Experience, which provides programs that help kids build meaningful connections with themselves, others, and the natural world.
As the Medical Director of The Trauma Foundation, Dr. Tate is committed to helping individuals, families, and communities heal from unresolved trauma. He was the principal investigator for an IRB-approved pilot study that examined various somatic therapy modalities for trauma treatment.
A diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Tate is also a member of the Nature and Health Alliance, which promotes awareness of the health benefits of nature. He completed his specialty training in adult psychiatry at the University of Arizona in Tucson, and earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine.
Education and Training
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Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
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Adult Psychiatry Residency - University of Arizona Tucson
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) - University of Arkansas College of Medicine
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Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Hendrix College
Nature and Mental Health
A Path to Wellness Rooted in Nature
Dr. Tate worked with a team of mental health professionals, environmental educators, and naturalists to create an innovative group therapy program in Boulder, Colorado conducted entirely outdoors. He received funding from the REI Cooperative Action Fund to adapt this program for teens and college students.
He has shared his insights about nature-based health strategies with school teachers, public health researchers, and healthcare professionals at the Renee Crown Wellness Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, and presented his work at the Nature and Health Alliance Conference in Houston. His work and writing have been featured in the journal Ecopsychology.
During medical school, he began practicing yoga and mindfulness meditation. He is grateful for the community of practitioners who introduced him to walking meditation, Iyengar yoga, and the teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh. Years later, these practices remain the foundation of the integrative approaches he recommends to his patients.
Outside of work, he loves spending time in nature with his dog, Jasper. He enjoys cross country skiing, having completed the Alley Loop in Crested Butte three times and the American Birkebeiner in Wisconsin. His favorite way to explore the mountains is by trail running, which he has done across the West and Pacific Northwest, from Glacier National Park to the Sonoran Desert and along parts of the Continental Divide and the Pacific Crest Trails. Sharing these adventures with family and friends makes them even more meaningful, adding joy to what truly matters in life.