Outdoor
Therapy
A different setting for therapy—one where movement, nature, and conversation come together to support healing and growth.
A Space to Move.
Outdoor therapy combines professional support with the grounding benefits of fresh air and natural surroundings.
Whether walking side by side or sitting in a quiet coastal setting, meeting outdoors can help regulate the nervous system, ease the pressure of traditional face-to-face conversations, and invite new perspectives. For many people, movement and nature create a setting where reflection, connection, and growth feel more accessible.
This work may support:
Walk-and-talk sessions that incorporate the natural rhythm of movement
Stationary sessions in quiet outdoor locations throughout Carlsbad
Somatic grounding and mindfulness practices in a natural environment
A less formal setting that can make difficult conversations feel more approachable
Integrating nature as a supportive part of the therapeutic process
Modalities
Experiential Therapy
Somatic Experiencing
EMDR
Internal Family Systems
Psychodrama
Psychodramatic Bodywork
Expressive Arts
DBT
How To Book
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Step 1:
Reach Out
Complete the contact form and share a little about what brings you here. I'll review your information and follow up with next steps.
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Step 2:
Schedule Your Session
Choose a time that works for you and reserve your first appointment or therapy intensive.
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Step 3:
Begin Your Journey
Complete your intake forms, and we'll be ready to start our work together from day one.
FAQs
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Outdoor therapy brings the therapeutic process into a natural setting. Sessions may involve walking side-by-side or meeting in a quiet outdoor space while engaging in the same intentional therapeutic work we might do indoors.
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Outdoor therapy is available for both individuals and dyads. Depending on your goals, sessions can create space for individual work or for two people to explore connection, communication, and relational patterns in a less traditional setting.
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Walk-and-talk therapy combines conversation with gentle movement outdoors. Some people find that walking side-by-side reduces the intensity of sitting face-to-face and allows conversation to unfold more naturally.
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Outdoor sessions are offered in select locations in the Carlsbad area, 4S Ranch, and throughout San Diego.
Specific locations and logistics are discussed before your session.
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Outdoor therapy has different privacy considerations than meeting in a private office. We’ll discuss these considerations in advance so you can make an informed choice about whether outdoor therapy feels right for you.
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Outdoor therapy rates vary based on session length and whether the session is individual or relational. Visit the Investment page for current rates and payment information.
