Counseling

A Holistic, Seasonal, and Accessible Approach to Healing

At Contemplative Caregiver, we offer counseling that reflects the complexity of being human—and the courage it takes to care. Our work blends traditional psychotherapy with nature-based practices, community connection, and a respect for the full human experience. Whether you’re navigating burnout, grief, anxiety, or the quiet ache of compassion fatigue, we’re here to walk beside you.

We believe healing doesn’t come from one method—it comes from honoring where you are, what you carry, and what you long to become. Our counseling sessions are available online, in person, and outdoors, and are built to support individuals, groups, and caregivers of all kinds.

Our Therapeutic Philosophy

Mind, Body, Nature, and Story

Our approach is grounded in the high standards of the American Psychological Association (APA) and integrates traditional and emerging practices. We focus not only on symptom reduction but also on growth, clarity, and renewal.

We offer a wide range of modalities, including:

  • Gestalt Therapy: Supports emotional awareness and self-expression through experiential work.
  • Transpersonal Psychology: Integrates mindfulness and spirituality for those seeking depth and meaning.
  • Narrative Therapy: Helps rewrite the stories we live by, focusing on agency and authorship.
  • Humanistic Therapy: Encourages authenticity, choice, and personal fulfillment.
  • For a longer list of some of our therapy modaliaties please visit this page.

We tailor therapy to each client—offering structure where needed and open exploration where it heals.

Individual Counseling

For Grief, Burnout, Identity, Career, and Life Transitions

Our one-on-one counseling sessions provide a safe, grounded space to reflect and rebuild. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, anger, relationship stress, or existential overwhelm, we meet you with compassion and evidence-based care.

Choose from:

  • Telehealth Counseling (secure and HIPAA-compliant)
  • In-Office Sessions (Boulder, CO)
  • Outdoor Therapy Sessions in accessible and seasonal locations

Group Counseling

Healing in Community

We believe in the power of group work for caregivers and helping professionals. Our small group options include:

Fishing Therapy Group

Experience nature-based support in therapeutic fishing sessions that balance quiet reflection with guided discussion. These groups explore grief, identity, and stress through metaphor and movement.

When: Tuesdays, 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Coot Lake, ADA Dock, Boulder, CO
Cost: $40 per session (private pay only)
Season: Weekly from June through September
Facilitated by: Andrew Koch, MA, LPC
Ages: Adults 18+ only.

Caregiver Gaming Group

This virtual group uses collaborative gameplay as a medium for stress release, connection, and shared problem-solving. Designed for those who want something experiential and interactive.

When: Mondays, 6:00–8:00 PM (Mountain Time)
Where: Caregiver Gaming Discord Server
Cost: $40 per session (private pay only)
Format: Drop-in, no weekly commitment required
Facilitated by: Andrew Koch, MA, LPC
Ages: Adults 18+ only

Nature-Based Counseling

Embracing the Wisdom of the Seasons

The land itself offers cues for healing. Our nature-based therapy sessions are rooted in the rhythm of the seasons:

  • Spring – The Awakening: Personal renewal alongside snowmelt, aspens, and the return of birds.
  • Summer – Vibrant Life: Celebrate energy, growth, and community in wildflower meadows and cool streams.
  • Autumn – A Symphony of Change: Explore grief and transition under golden aspens and elk migrations.
  • Winter – The Reflective Retreat: Rest, stillness, and inner clarity among snow-covered landscapes.

You can also engage in:

  • Therapeutic Fishing
  • Mindful Hiking
  • Ephemeral Art Walks inspired by Jill Powers’ environmental art
  • Wildlife Observation and eco-education
  • Seasonal Sensory Therapy to align body and mind with the natural world

We are proud to partner with Wilderness on Wheels and utilize Colorado’s Accessible Fishing Areas to make these sessions inclusive and accessible for everyone.

Telehealth Integration

Care That Adapts to You

We know that access is everything. That’s why we offer full telehealth options for all our individual counseling services, available via Headway while we finalize credentialing with Colorado’s major insurers. Telehealth allows continuity of care from your home or any private space.

For those who start online, we offer seamless transitions into outdoor or in-person sessions when ready.

Retreats as Therapy

Immersive, Restorative, and Transformative

Sometimes a deeper reset is needed. Our retreats offer immersive, multi-day therapeutic experiences designed for deep processing, connection, and rejuvenation. Whether it’s a creative grief retreat like Brush With Grief or a fishing-based caregiver gathering, our retreats create space for sustained healing and belonging.

The Contemplative Caregiver Difference

Not Just Therapy—A Path Toward Wholeness

What sets us apart is our respect for complexity. We don’t push a one-size-fits-all model. We offer tools, companionship, and a range of formats to support your story and pace. Whether you’re a young caregiver, a therapist in supervision, or a long-term family caregiver in grief, we’re here for your unique healing path.

Begin Your Journey

We’re Ready When You Are

Whether you’re called to begin online, outdoors, or in-person, the first step is simple: reach out. Together, we’ll craft a plan that honors your goals, values, and lived experience. Let’s walk this path of resilience, self-discovery, and healing—season by season, step by step.Contact us here.

At Contemplative Caregiver, we embrace a holistic philosophy of mental health that honors the complex interplay of mind, body, and spirit. Our counseling services are grounded in a blend of traditional and innovative therapeutic modalities, adhering to the high standards of practice as outlined by the American Psychological Association (APA).