Walk & Talk Therapy

Some people feel trapped or frozen sitting in a chair.

You might struggle with:

Restlessness or fidgeting
Feeling stuck in your head
Anxiety or rumination
Shutdown or emotional numbness
Difficulty accessing emotions indoors
Sensory overwhelm during traditional talk therapy

Movement can help your mind loosen and your body feel safer.

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Not everyone processes emotions best while sitting still, especially neurodivergent people or those dealing with trauma, chronic pain, or anxiety.

Walk & Talk therapy honors that. Instead of being confined to a couch or office, you’re invited into a more natural, spacious environment where your body can move at the pace it needs.

This can help reduce nervous system activation, ease tension, and support clearer thinking. Some people find that walking side-by-side takes the pressure off eye contact, making it easier to share honestly. Others notice that being outdoors helps them feel grounded, creative, or more in tune with their emotions.

My Approach

Movement- based

Walk and talk therapy is a movement based approach. I understand the mind-body connection, and that’s why I think walk and talk therapy is an incredibly rich and fulfilling way to engage in therapy.

Mindfulness-based

In our work together, I gently weave in mindfulness practices. Simple tools to help you reconnect with your body, steady your emotions, and find practical ways to cope with life’s challenges.

How It Works

In Walk and Talk Therapy, we will meet at a location predetermined by the both of us. From there, we will walk as much (or as little!) as you wish. If you don’t want to walk for the full 50 minutes, we can sit for part of the session as well!

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