Walk & Talk Therapy

Walk & Talk therapy is offered to those interested.

In home sessions are offered to families with children, along with those in situations that make it difficult to travel. Erica also offers to meet client’s in their office location.

Whole Mentality’s travel zone is within 15 miles of downtown Raleigh. Further travel may require additional travel expenses.

What is Walk & Talk Therapy?

2 sets of feet walking outdoors. Both feet wear sneakers, one pair of legs in blue jeans ane one pair in exercise pants. They walk on a trail

Walk & talk therapy is just what it sounds like. We’ll meet outside, and engage in mindful movement as we do our therapy session. Movement has long been related to our healing journey, and mindful movement is a significant part of our healing journey. We will move at the pace and rate that is adaptive to your body. 

Not Outdoorsy? Not keen to break a sweat?

These sessions are easygoing. We will not be hiking off trail in the woods. We will be on sidewalks, and paved paths or trails. You’ll be in charge of the pace we go (now if you are outdoorsy, Erica may ask you to slow down!). We can also take breaks, sit down, stand still, and just be. Walk & talk therapy is also weather permitting - if it’s too hot, too cold, rainy, or snowy (highly unlikely in NC) - we’ll reschedule OR transition to a traditional session in office or online. 

What about confidentiality?

There is an extra consent involved for walk & talk therapy. While we won’t be in overly crowded spaces, once we step outside - there may be other people. If you choose to engage in walk & talk therapy, you understand that people may see and/or hear you. People may recognize Erica as a therapist in the community. If we run into people you know, Erica will remain quiet and you can choose how you want to engage. You and Erica will also preemptively discuss contingency plans should we run into people either of you know!

What about this with children?

Erica does not engage in walk & talk therapy with minor clients under the age of 13. All minor clients require adult consent. Erica does make her child & adolescent therapy sessions very engaging and incorporates lot of movement when appropriate - even if that is in the office!