Nature-Based Therapy & Counseling in Chapel Hill, NC
A Different Kind of Therapy
Healing That Happens Outside the Office
Grounded in Nature
Our sessions may take place outdoors, in a garden, or alongside therapy animals. Whether you're walking through the woods, tending to plants, or sitting quietly with a gentle animal, our work together is designed to help you feel safe, seen, and supported.
At Wolf & Willow Counseling, we believe therapy works best when you feel truly connected — to yourself, to others, and to the natural world. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, we offer nature-based, animal-assisted, and trauma-informed counseling for individuals, teens, couples, and families.
Counseling for Individuals, Teens, Couples & Families in Chapel Hill
We specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and relationship dynamics. We proudly serve LGBTQ+ individuals, non-monogamous and kink-affirming couples, neurodivergent clients, and anyone who has felt unseen in traditional therapy spaces.
Nature-Based Therapy
Step outside the office and into the healing power of the natural world. Walk-and-talk sessions, forest therapy, and outdoor experiences for grounding and growth.
Animal Assisted Therapy
Work alongside therapy animals to reduce anxiety, build trust, and open new pathways to emotional healing that traditional talk therapy may not reach.
Therapeutic Horticulture
Tending to living things — planting, growing, nurturing — as a metaphor and a method for healing. Reconnect with cycles of growth in your own life.
Expressive Arts Therapy
Movement, visual art, writing, music, and drama as tools for healing. You don't need to be an artist — you just need to be willing to create.
Trauma Therapy
Compassionate, evidence-based care for those carrying the weight of past experiences. You don't have to keep surviving alone — healing is possible.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
A genuinely affirming space for queer, trans, and gender-diverse individuals. Your identity is not a problem to be solved — it is welcomed here.
Couples & Family Therapy
Strengthen communication, rebuild trust, and navigate life's challenges together. We work with couples, families, and chosen families of all configurations.
Kids & Teens Therapy
Play-informed, age-appropriate support for children and adolescents navigating anxiety, school stress, identity, family change, and the pressures of growing up.
Getting Started
How It Works
Starting therapy can feel like a big step. We've made it as simple and low-pressure as possible.
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Check Insurance
Not sure if we take your insurance? Head over to our Insurance page to see the plans we currently accept and learn more about our private pay options.
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Reach Out
Send us a message or give us a call. There's no commitment — just a conversation to see if we're the right fit for you.
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Get Matched
We'll help you connect with the clinician whose approach, specialties, and availability align with what you're looking for.
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Our Philosophy
We believe therapy should feel human
We're a practice built on the belief that healing happens in connection — with yourself, with others, and with the world around you.
Begin Your Journey
Schedule your first session — in person, outdoors, or via telehealth — and take the first step toward feeling more like yourself.
Ready to take the first step? Book a Free 15-Minute Consultation
Therapy doesn't have to feel like a chore. Reach out today and let's find a path that feels right for you.