Outdoor Therapy in Chesterfield, MI
Healing Happens Best Where You Can Breathe
We believe that nature is a powerful partner in the therapeutic process. At our Chesterfield campus, we invite you to step out of the office and into a landscape designed for reflection, movement, and peace.
A Legacy of Grace: Gary Wend Memorial Garden
A Community Sanctuary for Healing
The Gary Wend Memorial Garden is a beautiful outdoor space and public resource for healing the wounds of grief and loss.
This memorial garden was established in 2021 to honor the memory of Gary Wend, a Licensed Therapist for 46 years who served the Grace community and tragically passed during covid. He touched countless lives throughout his career.
A Place to Pause
Our garden offers a quiet space to rest. We invite you to take a seat on the bench, breathe deeply, and enjoy a few moments of reflection.
Leave a Memorial
We invite you to bring a painted rock and place it within the garden as a lasting, personal remembrance of a loved one.
Open Access
The garden is open to the community to visit at any time for silence, reflection, and prayer.
The Expansive Walking Field
Movement as Medicine
For many, sitting face-to-face in a room feels restrictive. Our expansive walking field offers a "walk-and-talk" experience where the physical act of moving forward helps the mind process difficult emotions.
Open to the Public. This field is our gift to the Chesterfield community. Whether you are a client or a neighbor, you are welcome to use these paths for your own quiet walks and moments of clarity.
Cultivating Purpose
The Veterans Garden
Healing is an active process. Our Veterans Garden is a space where those who have served our country can work the soil, tend to growing life, and find a sense of renewed purpose.
This is a "giving garden." The fruits and vegetables grown here by our veterans are harvested and donated directly to local food pantries to support families in need within our community.
The Private Patio
Soak in the Sun
If you prefer a seated session but want the benefits of the outdoors, our private wooden patio offers the perfect middle ground. Tucked away from public view, it provides a quiet, secluded environment where you can enjoy the sounds of nature while maintaining the confidentiality of a traditional office.
FAQs
Common Questions About Outdoor Therapy
Have questions? We’re here to help. Here are some of the most common questions we receive about outdoor therapy at Grace Counseling.
Your comfort is our priority. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we can easily move your session into one of our cozy indoor offices or switch to a virtual Telehealth visit from your home.
Yes. Our Chesterfield campus features a large private field and a secluded patio specifically designed to ensure your conversation remains confidential.
The garden is open to any veteran currently in our counseling program. It’s a space for "active healing" where you can help plant, tend, or harvest produce that we donate to local food pantries. Just let your therapist know you're interested!
Standard individual sessions are 55 minutes.
Absolutely. Research shows that nature lowers stress and can help people feel more at ease than a traditional office environment, allowing for a more natural and open connection.
Come experience the "Grace" of the outdoors
Whether you want to walk the field, sit in the butterfly garden, or work in the Veterans Garden, there is a place for you here.
