Mindful Guidance Through the Wilderness of Growth
Adventure-Based Therapeutic Coaching for teens and young adults navigating life's challenging terrain.
At Bear's Cairn, I combine therapeutic coaching with adventure-based experiences to help you navigate life's challenging terrain. Serving the Denver metro area and Front Range communities, I work with teens and young adults who benefit from experiential and adventure-based approaches to growth. Whether through one-on-one coaching, therapeutic indoor climbing, or custom adventure experiences, I create opportunities for authentic growth through meaningful challenge. Like the cairns that guide travelers through mountain wilderness, I create clear paths for personal growth and development.
My approach honors your unique path. I provide adventure therapy and therapeutic coaching that adapts to diverse learning styles and individual strengths, with particular expertise supporting neurodivergent youth. I create brave spaces where growth happens through supported challenge, recognizing that resistance often carries valuable information about what you need.
I recognize that true growth often occurs in the space of beautiful uncertainty. Through adventure therapy, therapeutic climbing, and experiential coaching, I create opportunities for teens and young adults to discover their capabilities and build confidence through supported challenge. By stepping voluntarily into challenges with support and intention, we develop capabilities that transfer directly to life's most important moments. The journey itself—with all its unexpected turns—becomes the teacher.
My Services
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Base-Camp Coaching
Building real-world skills through active engagement and personalized guidance. Using my CAIRN approach, I develop executive functioning, emotional regulation, and social awareness in flexible environments that honor individual strengths.
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Therapeutic Climbing
Where vertical challenges reveal inner strengths. Build confidence, mindfulness,and resilience through structured climbing challenges in a supportive environment.
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Adventure Experiences
Custom outdoor journeys that transform natural challenges into opportunities for deeper reflection and growth. Professional guidance through experiences that empower and celebrate achievement.
CAIRN Philosophy
CONNECTION
Understanding how you relate to others and build trust. I start where you are, honoring your communication style and social needs.
AUTONOMY
Respecting your need for choice and self-direction. Growth happens best when you're an active participant, not a passive recipient.
INTEGRATION
Working with how your unique brain processes experiences, emotions, and information. I adapt my approach to match your learning style.
REGULATION
Developing your emotional and behavioral management systems through real-world practice and adventure-based learning.
NAVIGATION
Building executive function and problem-solving skills that transfer from climbing walls to daily life challenges.
Like building a cairn stone by stone, we develop these areas at your pace, creating markers that guide your journey forward.
I've worked with Alexander in both group and outdoor settings, and he creates a space that feels safe, supportive, and growth-oriented. He’s thoughtful about both physical and emotional well-being, and always keeps the focus on what really matters: meaningful, therapeutic progress. Alexander is someone you can trust to guide with care and intention.
—Licensed Professional Counselor
Ready to begin your journey?
Every meaningful expedition starts with a conversation about possibilities. Whether you're ready to climb or just curious about the path ahead, I'll meet you where you are.