About Kelsey Loupy
About Kelsey Loupy, PhD, LPCC
Hi, my name is Kelsey. I am a physiologist and therapist with my feet planted somewhere between the measurable and immeasurable. For many years, I studied the role of nature in integrative health. Specifically, I researched how soil bacteria benefit our immune systems and mental wellness. I have also supported curriculum development for psychedelic-assisted therapy training programs in CO and beyond.
I am devoted to the full and complex experience of being alive, and as a therapist, I offer space for you to explore your humanity with curiosity. My approach is both relational and somatic, which means that we will meet the unique wisdom of your unique body through direct communication, questions for exploring deeper insight, and invitations for embodied practices. We may also incorporate mindfulness and sensory engagement with the natural world.
I believe that slowing down and connecting with our emotional body is a radical expression of compassion. When we give ourselves the space to be in touch with what is, what really is, we can find greater awareness, clarity, and choice.
My work is grounded in ecophysiology, the understanding that our human bodies are part of the larger ecosystem of Earth. Our physical, emotional, and spiritual wellness is literally interdependent with other beings on this planet, human and nonhuman alike. The foundations for my therapeutic orientation include
-You are whole and complete as a biological, alive organism.
-You are innately connected to the web of life.
Your emotions are intelligence.
Your health is dynamic, and regulation means flow within and across systems.
Transformation is always happening within you, which we might call the life-death-life cycle.
You need nourishment to thrive.
My own spiritual practices include time with the nonhuman world: rafting, backpacking, bikepacking, and solos into the desert. I incorporate nature retreats as part of my therapeutic work, and I offer integration support for folks returning from wilderness experiences.
If you are feeling called to embark on this great journey together, I will be honored to join you. I offer virtual, indoor, and outdoor sessions.
Formal Education
MA, Transpersonal Wilderness Therapy, Naropa University (2026)
PhD, MS, Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado Boulder (2021, 2018)
BS, Biological Sciences, Anatomy & Physiology, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo (2015)
Additional Training and Experience
EMDR Basic Training (2026)
Somatic Soul-Based Trauma Training (June 2026)
Intro to Therapeutic Nature-Based Interventions Training (certification, 2025)
Collaborations with the Natural World: Therapeutic Nature-Based Tools Training (certification, 2025)
Connecting with Ground: Nature-Based Interventions for Trauma, Attachment, and Nervous System Regulation Training (certification, 2025)
Honoring Change: Ceremony and Rites of Passage Training (certification, 2025)
Uncovering Genius: Nature-Based Parts Work Training (certification, 2025)
Wilderness First Responder, NOLS (re-certified April 2025)
Colorado Mountain School Avalanche 1, American Avalanche Institute (2024)
Nonviolent Communication Workshop (2023)
Right use of Power Workshop (2023)
Certificate in College Teaching (2021)
If you’re curious about my research, visit: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Kelsey-Loupy
Kelsey is now accepting new clients.
For general inquiries or more information about trainings, supervision, and mentorship, email us or call 720-213-8759.
Although we do not accept any insurance for our therapeutic services, some insurance providers may reimburse you for a portion of out-of-network expenses. Please contact your provider and confirm your options. We offer a range of pricing and a number of sliding scale spots in an effort to make our services accessible to a wider range of people. Please note, if you are a Medicaid client, we unfortunately can’t see you for psychotherapy services.

