You’ve been longing for some counseling in nature here in Aurora, but are brought back to reality becuase your watered-down iced coffee is now a luke-warm emotional support you carry with you. You’re surviving on succulents and fluorescent lights, trying to make everyone else’s cup overflow while yours sits empty. Here in Aurora’s natural spaces, there’s a different kind of therapy waiting – one where the ceiling is literally the sky and your anxiety doesn’t need to know the zip code.
What Sets Aurora Nature Therapy Apart
Between Cherry Creek State Park’s hidden trails and Jefferson County’s Open Spaces, we’re not just taking therapy outside – we’re creating a whole new way to heal. This isn’t about trust-falling into trees or pretending that hugging a boulder will solve all your problems. This is legitimate therapy that happens to take place in nature’s office. Nature Counseling in Aurora is all about building a relationship with the natural world and yourself – and healing those parts of you.
Your Guide Through The Dark Woods
As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Forest Therapy Guide here in Aurora, I blend clinical expertise with nature connection. Think of it as your favorite coffee shop’s wisdom, but instead of overhearing someone’s dramatic Zoom breakup, you’re listening to wind through aspens while working through your own shit.
Who This Path Is For
- Overthinkers who can’t shut off their brain (even after that third cup of coffee)
- People pleasers who are one “how are you?” away from screaming “NOT FINE”
- Neurodivergent souls who know meditation apps aren’t the answer
- Anyone ready to trade fluorescent lights for natural healing
Nature Counseling Services in Aurora
Location & Accessibility
We meet primarly meet in Cherry Creek State Park and Jefferson County Open Spaces (pending weather because Colorado’s mood swings rival our own). This Forest Therapy can happen near and far, so there’s often opportunity for virtual therapy as well.
Client Stories of Aurora Nature Therapy
“I used to think therapy meant sitting in a beige room (which his office is). But processing my work anxiety while watching clouds move over the Rockies? That hit different. For the first time, I could hear myself think without my inner critic drowning everything out.” – Sarah K. (name changed for privacy)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is nature counseling covered by insurance in Aurora?
The short answer is yes! We’re in-network with SANA Health Benefits and Lyra Health (the EAP). We also help with out-of-network benefits through Thrizer.
What if I’m not outdoorsy?
You don’t need to be REI’s best customer. We use accessible trails and adapt to your comfort level. We don’t cover more than half a mile in our forest therapy group (that’s over 2-3 hours).
How does nature therapy work in Colorado’s weather?
We’ve got backup plans for everything from snow to surprise summer storms. Your healing doesn’t depend on perfect weather. Sometimes virtual is an option for us too!
Ready to Step Out of Those Dark Woods?
Your healing journey doesn’t have to look like everyone else’s Instagram feed. Sometimes the most powerful work happens when we stop trying to make it look perfect and just get real instead.