The Zen Cowboy
Psychospiritual & Holistic Coaching
Thousands of years worth of Zen wisdom combined with modern psychology—inner peace has never been more possible!
Sessions available in-person, via Zoom, and over the phone: (970) 880-2297
Modern Monk meets Rebel Healer
I’m Alaric — founder of The Inner Peace Rebellion, psychospiritual coach, former interfaith pastor, and a soon-to-be licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist. I bridge the quiet wisdom of the East with the grit and raw authenticity of the modern West.
For over a decade, I’ve walked the winding path of healing — through Buddhist scriptures, eight years of university, heartbreaks, spiritual communities, country dance halls, and clinical training. I don’t believe in quick fixes or cookie-cutter enlightenment.
I believe in presence. I believe in honest reflection.
I believe peace is an act of rebellion — a fierce, daily choice to live awake in a world that profits from our disconnection.
New office location: 160 E 12th St #1, Durango, CO 81301
Inside Mountain Medicine Acupuncture
Phone sessions available
What I Offer
Whether you're burned out, waking up, or just looking for something real — I’m here to help you reclaim your self-mastery and remember your humanity.
1:1 Coaching & Psychospiritual Support
Deep conversations that blend coaching, somatic awareness, and clinical wisdom — helping you move from numbing out to honest healing, from bypassing pain to actually transforming it.
The Inner Peace Rebellion Newsletter (Free)
Weekly insights, micro peace practices, and unfiltered reflections on walking the peace path in a world full of noise.
Workshops & Courses
From weekend trainings to full inner liberation journeys, I offer immersive, no-fluff experiences to help you grow — without pretending to be perfect.
Books & Writings
Check out Heart of Humanity, Living Peace, and my upcoming title The Psychology of Liberation: An Inner Peace Rebellion — designed for the seeker and the skeptic.
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Life Changing Results...
"My husband was struggling with a drug addiction, extreme mood swings, and anger issues. I was desperately seeking help for him and knew from past experiences that what he needed was not going to be found in the rooms of AA or any other traditional rehabilitation program. After his very first session with Alaric my husband came out a changed man. He has now been sober for 6 months and his anger issues and general outlook on life has changed dramatically. When my husband first found Alaric I really didn’t think he would be alive much longer if he continued on his destructive path. Through his insightful coaching and life transforming teachings, Alaric was able to bring my husband back to life."
— Jenn
"When I began meeting with Alaric, my days were characterized with chaos by thoughts of hopelessness and emotional suffering after my recent divorce. Over the course of several months through his patient, insightful teaching Alaric has led me to a place where I can understand, embrace, and become peace. Having met with others at other points in my past and leaving not much better than I arrived, I can attest with conviction to the re-creation of thought, spirit, and being that comes from working with Alaric."
— Dianne
"I had discovered my daughter was physically harming herself. Her father and I initially sent her to a traditional therapist, yet with every meeting our daughter was slipping further and further away. Not only was she not improving, she was getting worse. Something else had to be done. Then a mutual friend of ours referred us to Alaric. From the very first session my daughter showed signs of improvement. Alaric taught my daughter the tools she needs to help herself and she has continued to heal, improve, and feel more self confident each time. I highly recommend Alaric to anyone needing help (young or old), to heal, accept, focus, and grow."
— Jill
“My son suffered from depression and was actually hospitalized. I noticed NO change in my son after coming home from the center. Most therapists just want to go over, and over, AND OVER the negative aspects of your life with no tools on how to combat the issues. Alaric gave my son the tools and techniques that he needed! My son was always so calm, centered, and happy each time I picked him up from his weekly sessions. I cannot thank Alaric enough for the abundance of love and support that he gave my son!" — Jodie