Walk and talk therapy in Colorado Springs
Walk and talk therapy is a regular therapy session held outside, walking side by side on a trail instead of sitting across from each other in an office.
I'm Sarah Post Massey, a licensed marriage and family therapist in Colorado Springs. I offer walk and talk sessions for people who find it easier to think, and to say hard things, while moving.
Why I take sessions outside
I grew up between New Mexico and Colorado, and being outside is still how I get my own footing back.
Some people talk more freely side by side than face to face. Walking also gives your body something to do with the stress that comes up when a conversation gets hard.
The work is the same as an office session, with the same assessments and the same homework. We just do it with the mountains in view.
Request a free consultation
Send me a note and I’ll reach out to set up a time to talk.
This form does not start a therapy relationship. If you are in crisis, call or text 988.
What to expect
Sessions are 50 minutes at a conversational walking pace, not a workout. We agree on the route ahead of time, somewhere quieter near downtown. Wear shoes you can walk in and bring water.
Is this the right fit?
Walk and talk tends to fit if sitting still in an office makes you more anxious, or if you simply think better on your feet. It can be your regular format or something we use for certain sessions.
It's less suited to work that needs a quiet room, like EMDR processing. We can switch formats as the work changes.
Questions about walk and talk therapy
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We pick quieter routes and walk at a distance from other people when we can. We also talk before the first walk about how you want to handle running into someone you know.
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Colorado weather changes fast. If it's unsafe or miserable, we move the session to my office on North Weber Street or to telehealth.
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$150 for a 50-minute session, the same as an office session. PostScript is private pay, and you'll receive a Good Faith Estimate before your first session.
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No. We walk at a conversational pace and can stop whenever you want. Tell me about any physical limits and we'll pick a route that works.