In-Person Therapy:
Walk & Talk or In-Office
Healing rooted in presence.
Therapy is, at its heart, a relationship. Sitting together in the same room offers the experience of being fully present with another person while exploring parts of yourself that may feel hard to share. For many people, sharing physical space becomes an important part of the therapeutic process.
While understanding ourselves is important, there is something powerful about discovering that you can be fully yourself and have another person remain present with you.
Being together in the same space allows therapy to become something more than a conversation. It becomes an opportunity to notice what happens in your body, in the room, and in our relationship in real time, as we make sense of your experience together.
Because I believe this kind of connection matters, I primarily offer therapy in person. Telehealth remains a good alternative, and is available when it best supports your needs or circumstances.
Two Ways We Can Meet In-Person
Depending on your needs, we can choose to meet for outdoor “walk and talk” sessions, or indoors at my Wallingford office.
You don't need to know in advance whether walk and talk, in-office, or telehealth therapy is right for you. We can talk together about what you're hoping for and decide which setting feels like the best fit.
Walk & Talk FAQs
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Walk and talk therapy is simply therapy that happens outdoors instead of an office. We can walk side by side, pause when we want to explore something more deeply, or sit on a bench if that feels right. The focus remains on our work together—the setting is simply different.
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For many people, walking makes it easier to settle into conversation. Being outdoors can help the nervous system settle and offers a welcome alternative to spending another hour indoors or on a screen.
Nature has a way of inviting a different quality of attention. Some people notice that the spaciousness of being outdoors allows thoughts to unfold differently, making room for curiosity and new ways of seeing themselves or the situations they're facing.
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I meet clients at two outdoor locations. One option is to start at my office in Wallingford to walk on side streets to a neighborhood park. Or, we can meet near University Village in the U-District/Ravenna neighborhood, where we can choose from several gentle, accessible paths through gardens and natural areas.
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Walk and talk therapy can be a great fit if you:
Feel more comfortable moving than sitting face-to-face
Spend much of your day indoors or in front of a computer
Find that walking helps you think or process emotions
Feel calmer or more grounded in nature
Are looking for a different therapy experience that feels less formal
It isn't the right fit for everyone, and that's okay. Together we can decide whether outdoor sessions, office sessions, telehealth, or a combination best supports your goals.
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Your privacy is important. I offer walk and talk sessions in selected time slots and locations with the goal of maximizing privacy and quiet. Before beginning walk and talk therapy, we'll first meet in my office or via telehealth to discuss confidentiality and determine whether this approach feels like a good fit.
Because we are in a public space, there is always a possibility of seeing other people. We can pause our conversation, change direction, or continue walking until we have more privacy. There is also a possibility that we may encounter someone either of us knows. Prior to our first session, we’ll talk about this and decide how we want to proceed if this happens. At no time will I ever share confidential information with anyone we encounter, including that you are in therapy with me.
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Seattle weather doesn't have to keep us indoors. Many sessions can happen comfortably with appropriate clothing, even on cool or lightly rainy days.
If weather conditions or forecasts become unsafe or uncomfortable—such as heavy rain, icy conditions, poor air quality, or too hot or cold—we can meet in my Wallingford office or switch to telehealth.
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No special fitness level is required for walk and talk therapy. Most sessions involve a gentle walk of about a mile on sidewalks and accessible paths. The pace is intentionally unhurried. There's no expectation to keep moving for the entire session—we can slow down, stop, or find a bench whenever it feels right.
If walking isn't comfortable or practical for you, in-office and telehealth therapy are always available. Together, we'll find the setting that feels most supportive for your needs.
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Because walk and talk appointments are available only on certain days and at certain times, switching to in-office or telehealth sessions may require a different appointment time. At the same time, choosing walk and talk therapy doesn't mean you're committing to it forever. Many clients enjoy alternating between outdoor, in-office, and telehealth sessions depending on the season or what they're working through.
How Do I Get Started?
When you’re ready to learn more, just click the “book consultation” button, which will take you to my calendar to book your initial 15-minute consultation call (or send me a message if you don’t see an available time on the calendar that works for you).
We’ll start with a consultation.
We’ll talk about what you’re looking for.
We’ll chat about what’s bringing you to therapy, what your hoping for, and whether my approach feels like a good fit. We’ll also discuss logistics including meeting location options, go over pricing/insurance, and answer any questions you have about working with me. We can also use this time to review scheduling availability and find a recurring weekly time that works for you. Consultations are complimentary and there’s no pressure to move forward. If it doesn’t feel like the right time, or the right fit, you can simply let me know. If it feels like a good fit, we'll schedule your intake appointment and reserve a weekly therapy time that works for both of us.
Whether we decide to work together or not, my hope is that you'll leave the consultation with a clearer sense of what you're looking for in therapy.
If it feels like a good fit, we’ll get started.
Once you’re ready to begin, we’ll start with an initial intake appointment, which will be either in-office or via telehealth. After that, we’ll proceed with weekly recurring therapy appointments, which can be in-office, walk and talk or telehealth.
