In-Person Sessions
Walk-and-Talk Therapy on the Beach
Walk-and-talk therapy is an in-person, outdoor therapy session held while we walk together along the beach in the Santa Monica area, instead of sitting in the office.
It is offered as one of the in-person options alongside office sessions in Santa Monica. Whether it is a good fit for you is something we discuss and decide together at the free consultation.
The Clinical Work
The same therapy, in a different setting
The clinical work is the same as in office sessions. My approach is warm, direct, and collaborative, combining psychodynamic and relational therapy with practical CBT and DBT tools when helpful. Only the setting changes.
Some clients find it easier to talk side by side rather than face to face, and some find that moving helps them think and speak more freely. It is a different format, not a different treatment, and it is not a promise of a particular result.
Fit
Who it may suit
Walk-and-talk sessions may suit adults who feel more at ease outdoors, or who find sitting face to face in a room difficult.
It is not the right format for everyone or for every stage of therapy. We talk it through at the free consultation and decide together whether it makes sense for you.
Practical Notes
Privacy, weather and scheduling
Because sessions happen in a public space, privacy works differently than it does in the office. Before the first walk, I talk through what to expect, along with weather and scheduling, so you know how sessions will work before we begin.
Free Consultation
Start with a conversation, not a commitment.
The first step is a free consultation call. We talk about what brings you here, what you have already tried, and whether working together makes sense. If I am not the right fit, I will say so and point you somewhere better.
- · Consultations run Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Tell me what suits and I will confirm by email
- · Telehealth anywhere in California, or in person in Santa Monica
- · Private pay, with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement
- · 48 hours' notice for changes or cancellations
Or call the office at (213) 761-8555.