Therapy for authentic souls navigating the wilds of life.
Trauma-informed, somatic, and nature-rooted therapy in Golden & Fort Collins, CO — for grounded, lasting healing.
Wilding Therapy is here for you if…
You’re tired of holding it all together, of pretending you’re fine while something deeper is asking for your attention. Maybe you’ve carried trauma for years, are moving through grief, or feel like you’ve lost touch with who you really are. Perhaps perfectionism and high productivity have become your survival strategy — but it’s leaving you exhausted and empty.
I’m here for you if you’re ready to:
Untether from the weight of past trauma and step out of survival mode.
Soften the grip of perfectionism and constant self-judgment.
Grieve the life you thought you’d have and open to the one that’s calling.
Reconnect to your body’s wisdom and your soul’s deeper knowing.
Navigate life transitions, spiritual awakenings, and the in-between spaces.
Call in what truly feels good — not just what the world expects.
Wilding Therapy is board-licensed and certified therapy and mental health coaching in beautiful Golden and Ft Collins, Colorado. We help individuals and groups better navigate life's challenges.
How we work together…
Healing is not about fixing what’s broken — it’s about remembering who you are beneath the survival strategies and old stories.
My approach draws from:
Somatic Therapy — listening to the body and releasing held trauma.
EMDR Therapy — rewiring the brain’s relationship to painful memories.
Parts Work (IFS-informed) — gently untangling inner conflicts.
Nature Therapy — meeting outdoors in Golden or Fort Collins to connect with the land as a partner in healing.
Mindfulness & Relational Therapy — cultivating presence, compassion, and safety in connection.
This work is for those seeking long-term, transformative therapy — not quick fixes.
What we work with….
• Trauma, grief & generational pain
The stories are held in your body, your lineage, and your nervous system. We move gently, with respect for the weight of what you carry—and the possibility of healing.
• Burnout, overwhelm & anxiety
For those who’ve done too much, held too much, and lost touch with their rhythm. We help you slow down, reconnect, and restore.
• Women’s issues & high-achiever fatigue
If you’ve been the strong one, the capable one, the one who gets it done, we welcome your softness too. We hold space for your wholeness, not just your performance.
• Feeling lost, behind, or disconnected
Even if nothing looks “wrong” on the outside, you might feel far from yourself. That matters. We help you come home—gently, slowly, and in your own time.
Our background is academic, but our practice is human.
Hi, I’m Nicole — a nature-rooted, trauma-informed somatic therapist located in Golden & Fort Collins, Colorado. My specialty is PEOPLE!
I offer long-term therapy for those navigating trauma, grief, life transitions, and the search for purpose. My work is shaped by the rhythms of nature, the wisdom of the body, and the quiet urgings of the soul.
I know what it feels like to be untethered — caught between who you’ve been and the life that’s calling. My approach is both soul-rooted and clinically grounded, blending somatic therapy, EMDR, mindfulness, and IFS-informed parts work. Whether we meet in the therapy room, out on the trail, or online, I offer a space where you can slow down, feel safe, and begin to reconnect with yourself.
Meet Nicole.
Hi, I’m Nicole Jefferson (MA, LPCC), founder and lead practitioner at Wilding Therapy. I’m a licensed professional counselor, trauma-informed, EMDR-trained, and somatic experiencing therapist (in-training) with a deep passion for the human journey and the healing power of the natural world.
Individual Therapy
We match approaches with an individual’s needs, desires, comforts, and concerns. We will work together to identify the areas of your life you’d like to explore and unpack.
Wilding Women’s Groups and Retreats
We created this space because women are magic; when women gather, that magic becomes unstoppable. A Wilding Women’s Circle is more than a meeting—it is a sacred homecoming, a place to remember who we are and the power we carry within.
Nature Based Therapy
The outdoors offers grace, love, peace, forgiveness, and healing. We frequently use nature as a backdrop for deep and meaningful work.
Everyone Is Worthy
of Therapy
As humans, we are diverse, complex, and constantly changing. All individuals are safe and welcome at Wilding Therapy. We believe that everyone is deserving of therapy. We are particularly passionate about supporting women and femme folks, those feeling lost /transitioning in life, and anyone who appreciates a holistic framework, utilizing nature as a resource to feel connected and whole.
Things to Consider When Beginning Therapy
a gentle guide as you begin this journey with intention
Beginning therapy is a brave and tender step—one that asks you to show up for yourself in a new way. Whether you're coming in with a clear intention or simply sensing it's time for change, know this: your path is yours, and it deserves to be honored with care.
Here are some reflections to hold as you begin:
1. Connection is Medicine
The relationship you build with your therapist is the heart of the work. It's not just about training—it's about energy.
👉 Do you feel safe, seen, and supported in their presence?
Meet with a few therapists if you can. Trust your body’s wisdom when something feels like a “yes.”
2. Consistency Builds Trust
Healing happens over time, in layers and seasons.
Therapy isn’t linear, and it’s not a quick fix—but with regular sessions, space opens.
👉 Ask yourself: What rhythm feels realistic for me right now—weekly, biweekly, monthly?
3. Consider the Investment
Therapy is a commitment to your well-being—emotionally, energetically, and financially.
👉 Can I sustainably invest in myself right now?
We can always talk about what’s possible within your means.
4. You’re Not Meant to Do This Alone
Healing often works best within a wider web of care.
If it feels aligned, we can bring in support from other wellness modalities:
✨ Bodywork
✨ Acupuncture
✨ Herbalism
✨ Osteopathy
✨ Spiritual or community support
👉 Together, we co-create the team that nurtures your whole being.
5. Bring Your Whole Self
You don’t need to be “ready” or have it all figured out.
Come as you are. We’ll honor all of it—your grief, your joy, your rage, your longing.
👉 This is a space for your full, wild, beautiful humanity.
6. Therapy Within the Larger World
So many of the wounds we carry aren’t just personal—they’re systemic.
Together, we’ll name and untangle the cultural, generational, and collective conditioning that keeps you from your power.
👉 Therapy can be a space of liberation.