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Walk & Talk Therapy and Ecotherapy offer a gentle, grounded approach to mental health support by meeting outdoors and incorporating movement and nature into the therapeutic process. Rather than sitting in an office, sessions take place while walking at a relaxed pace or pausing in natural surroundings. Being in nature can help calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and make it easier to open up—especially for moms who may already spend much of their time caring for others.

 

This offering is well-suited for those who feel more comfortable moving than sitting, who find nature soothing, or who are looking for a fresh and supportive way to engage in therapy.

 

 

What Is Walk & Talk Therapy?

 

Walk & Talk Therapy is traditional psychotherapy conducted while walking side-by-side outdoors. The focus remains on your therapeutic goals, emotional wellbeing, and personal growth, with movement serving as a supportive backdrop rather than a distraction. The pace is slow and flexible, with plenty of opportunities to stop, rest, or sit as needed.

 

For new moms, a stroller-friendly route can be selected, allowing you to attend therapy while bringing your baby along if that feels supportive and accessible for you.

 

 

What Is Ecotherapy?

 

Ecotherapy intentionally integrates the natural environment into the therapeutic experience. This may include walking, standing, sitting, or pausing to notice sights, sounds, and sensations in nature. The goal is to use the calming and regulating effects of the outdoors to support emotional processing, mindfulness, and connection—both with yourself and the world around you.

 

 

What to Expect During a Session

 

• Sessions are similar in length and structure to traditional therapy sessions

• A designated outdoor meeting location will be provided in advance

• We will walk at a gentle, conversational pace or stop as needed

• Sessions are flexible and responsive to your energy level, comfort, and emotional needs

• If weather or circumstances require, sessions may transition to a seated outdoor option, moved to telehealth or be rescheduled

 

 

Requirements for Walk & Talk Therapy

 

To participate in Walk & Talk Therapy, clients must:

 

• Have medical clearance for gentle movement such as walking

• Be able to walk at a slow, relaxed pace with breaks as needed

• Feel comfortable meeting in a public outdoor space

 

If you have any physical limitations, pregnancy or postpartum considerations, or health concerns, these can be discussed in advance to determine if this option is a good fit.

 

 

What to Bring

 

To ensure comfort and safety, please bring:

 

• Weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes

• A water bottle

• Sunscreen, hat, or other sun protection as needed

• Any personal items that support comfort (stroller, baby carrier, etc.)

 

 

Benefits of Walk & Talk Therapy & Ecotherapy

 

Research shows that time in nature and gentle movement can:

 

• Reduce anxiety, stress, and symptoms of depression

• Improve mood, focus, and emotional regulation

• Support nervous system calming and stress relief

• Enhance clarity, creativity, and perspective

• Feel more accessible and less intimidating than traditional office-based therapy

 

For many moms, this approach offers a sense of breathing room—physically and emotionally—during a season of life that can feel overwhelming or isolating.

 

 

Is This Right for You?

 

Walk & Talk Therapy and Ecotherapy may be a good fit if you:

 

• Feel grounded or refreshed when spending time outdoors

• Prefer movement over sitting still

• Are navigating motherhood, postpartum changes, or life transitions

• Want a supportive, flexible, and nurturing therapy experience

 

If you’re unsure whether this option is right for you, we can explore it together and decide what best supports your needs.