Walk & Talk Therapy

Therapy Beyond the Office

Walk & Talk Therapy combines traditional counseling with gentle movement in an outdoor setting. Rather than meeting in an office, you and your therapist walk side by side while exploring the thoughts, feelings, and challenges that brought you to therapy.

Many clients find that walking helps them feel more relaxed, present, and open during sessions.

Benefits of Walk & Talk Therapy

Research suggests that movement, fresh air, sunlight, and time in nature can support emotional well-being. Walk & Talk Therapy may help you:

Reduce stress and anxiety
Improve mood
Release physical tension
Feel more grounded and present
Gain new perspectives on challenges
Connect mind and body in meaningful ways

Please note: Walk & Talk Therapy is therapy and not a fitness or exercise program.

What to Expect

We meet at our office in the Terra Café building in Morgantown, adjacent to Edith Barill Riverfront Park and the Morgantown Rail-Trail.

During your session, we'll walk at a pace that feels comfortable for you while engaging in the same therapeutic process you would experience in a traditional office setting.

Is Walk & Talk Therapy Right for You?

Before beginning Walk & Talk sessions, you'll complete an initial intake appointment (in-office or via telehealth). Together, we'll discuss your goals, review potential risks and benefits, and determine whether this approach is a good fit.

Walk & Talk Therapy may not be appropriate for everyone, particularly those with certain medical conditions, mobility concerns, or environmental sensitivities.

Privacy & Safety

Because sessions take place in public spaces, there is a possibility of encountering others along the trail. Your therapist will discuss confidentiality, privacy preferences, and boundaries with you before beginning Walk & Talk Therapy.

For your safety and well-being, sessions may be rescheduled due to illness, unsafe weather conditions, or other health concerns.