What are Walk & Talk sessions? +
Walk and talk sessions take you off the couch and enable you to talk with your therapist while moving in the outdoors.
The process of walking and talking together in nature can be liberating and less threatening than traditional face to face therapy in the office. Therefore, clients may feel more comfortable discussing problems and difficult issues while processing their feelings. Clients also will benefit from the mood-improving endorphins that are released during physical activity. Research shows that exposure to the sun increases vitamin D levels and helps optimize hormones.
Where do you do Walk & Talk sessions? Will you come to me or do you have specific locations to meet? +
Sessions take place in Westchester, New York City, and the Hamptons. We will walk on paths, trails, sidewalks or the beach. We will arrange a specific meeting place at the time you make your appointment.
What is your COVID policy? +
- If you feel sick, let's reschedule
- If you have been exposed to a positive COVID case within the last 10 days, let's reschedule
- We will maintain 6' of distance between us as we walk
What if I want a more traditional therapy experience in an office setting? +
For now, I am conducting individual session via telehealth. I will update this information and my office location when conditions are more conducive to in-person sessions.
How do you handle confidentiality when we are outside? +
Maintaining confidentiality during our office visits and in outdoor sessions is very important and one of my highest priorities. I follow all New York State laws and regulations regarding the confidentiality and privacy of your medical records.
What are your fees? +
My fee for a 60 minute Walk & Talk session is $150. I offer a different rate for office/teletherapy sessions. A limited sliding scale rate is available, please inquire. I take payment in the form of check, credit card (Amex, Visa, Mastercard) and venmo.
Once our first appointment is arranged, I will email you my office policies form and a walk and talk consent form. You can email them back or bring to the first session.
Do you take insurance? +
I do not accept insurance, but I can provide you with a weekly or monthly itemized statement that can be submitted to your insurance for out of network psychotherapy reimbursement. Some insurance providers do not cover talk therapy conducted outdoors.
What is the length of a walk and talk session? +
Sessions are 60 minutes and we will be walking for 55 minutes. Longer walk and talk sessions can be arranged.
Is this a fitness program? +
The priority is to address your emotional, psychological and behavioral needs. You set the pace, and together we will make sure we are able to converse easily. The movement of walking and running while we talk will naturally benefit your body.
What should I wear? +
Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers and clothing that is easy to move in. If we are doing a run and talk session, please wear your running sneakers and athletic wear.
What if it is raining? +
If it is raining, or predicted to rain during out time together, we will not be meeting outside to walk and talk. I will reach out to you in advance to reschedule.