Walk and talk sessions
What is walk and talk therapy?
Walk and Talk Therapy takes the counseling process outdoors, combining the therapeutic benefits of movement, fresh air, and nature. Instead of sitting on a tele-health call, sessions are held while walking side by side in a calming outdoor setting. This approach can help ease the pressure of face-to-face conversations, foster a sense of relaxation, and help add some movement into your already busy schedule. Whether you're managing anxiety, processing trauma, or navigating life transitions, walk and talk therapy offers a unique and refreshing way to engage in your healing journey.
Benefits of bringing therapy outside
Physical movement and being in nature can lower cortisol levels and promote relaxation.
The informal setting can make conversations feel less intimidating, encouraging openness.
Challenges to consider
Walk and talk therapy may be overheard by others in public spaces. While we will make every effort to maintain privacy, being outdoors means complete confidentiality cannot be guaranteed.
There is also the possibility that you may encounter people you know, or that your therapist may know, during outdoor sessions. We can work together to create a plan in advance on how to handle such situations if they arise.
It is important to note that all initial sessions for walk-and-talk therapy are conducted via tele-health. This allows your therapist to gather the necessary information to support your therapy plan and process any insurance claims.
FAQs
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Each session is 50 minutes in length
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All walk-and-talk sessions are conducted on scenic trails in Boulder.
(Click on the names below to view their AllTrails links)
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For a walk-and-talk session, it’s best to wear comfortable clothing suitable for the weather and sturdy, supportive footwear, such as walking shoes or hiking boots. Layers are a good idea to adapt to changing temperatures. Lastly, sun protection like a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
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If we encounter someone I know, I will not disclose that you are a client or disclose any other confidential information. If you come into contact with a known person, I will not initiate interaction with that person, but will follow your lead in guiding any interactions, with the limitation that I will not continue engaging in any psychotherapy-related discussions with the third person present.
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If weather conditions affect our session, we can either meet virtually or reschedule for the following week.
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Yes, you can choose to meet in a hybrid format, combining both walk and talk and virtual sessions, depending on your preferences and the weather conditions.