Walk + Talk Therapy at Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
for when your nervous system needs a little salt air, too
itâs exactly what it sounds like: therapy, but on the beach
No couch, no screenâjust walk and talk therapy on Indian Rocks Beach. Weâll move side-by-side, sorting through lifeâs heaviness while the waves handle the background noise.
This is my only in-person therapy option and takes place on weekday mornings, when the beach is quiet, parking is simple, and the energy is more âpeaceful processingâ than âtourist chaos.â
Youâll get everything you would in a traditional therapy session - processing, reflection, skill-building - but with the added benefits of nature-based therapy. And yes, we can incorporate EMDR therapy during beach walk sessions. But no, these sessions canât be billed to insurance due to the lack of privacy in a public settingâbut sliding scale spots may be available if cost is a barrier.
when beach walk therapy might be a better fit:
Virtual therapy has its benefits (and I offer that too), but sometimes you just need to move. You need space, fresh air, and a way to talk through hard things without a screen or a couch in the way.
Walk and Talk Therapy on Indian Rocks Beach might be right for you if:
You feel stuck in your head and want to reconnect with your body
Youâre navigating anxiety, OCD, trauma, or relationship difficulties and find that regulating is easier when youâre moving
Youâre processing grief, identity shifts, or perfectionism and could use space, literal and emotional, to loosen up and breathe
Youâre in a big life transitionâcollege, career, faith, friendshipsâand want grounding support in a calming, familiar setting
You tend to freeze up or overthink in traditional therapy settings
Youâre tired of doing therapy in your car or closet (relatable)
You just feel more human with sand under your feet, the ocean in earshot, and your therapist beside you, rather than in a box on a screen
Walking and talking can make it easier to access the deeper stuffâespecially for folks who feel overwhelmed by traditional therapy settings. The combination of movement, sensory grounding, and natureâs calm can help your brain process whatâs happening emotionally in a way that feels organic, not forced.
what to expect
Beach Walk Therapy isnât a watered-down version of therapyâitâs the real thing, just with waves instead of Wi-Fi.
Just like in virtual sessions, we start by building skillsâand your confidence in those skillsâso you feel more in control of your day-to-day. I use approaches like EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) to help you build actual tools for emotion regulation, boundary-setting, and staying present when your brain wants to bolt.
When youâre ready for deeper, process-oriented work, I integrate ego states therapy and EMDR therapy (yes, even on the beach). We get creative and stay true to the model: things like adjusting the rhythm of our walk, using bilateral audio or tapping tools, or intentionally pacing breaks to stay grounded as we process.
Underneath it all, my approach is guided by two core beliefs:
đ Our relationship matters more than any intervention
đ A regulated nervous system is the foundation for real healing
So yes Iâll challenge you and push you outside of your comfort zone, but also weâll go at your pace, tune into what your body needs, and let the therapeutic work grow from there. Sunscreen optional. Emotional honesty, strongly encouraged ;).
some FAQs to get us started
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Because beach walk sessions happen outdoors and donât meet insurance requirements for a âtraditional therapy setting,â theyâre not eligible for insurance reimbursement. All beach walk sessions are charged at the standard private pay rate of $125 per session.
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Sessions happen on weekday mornings at Indian Rocks Beachâearly enough to avoid crowds, chaos, and the Florida sun turning us into human toast. Iâll send you the exact meeting location (a low-key, easy-to-park spot) once we schedule.
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Dress comfortably! Think: walking shoes or sandals, weather-friendly clothes, sunglasses, hat, maybe a hair tie for that salty breeze. Some clients wear athleisure, others show up in jeans and barefoot. Whatever feels most like you!
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If itâs raining, storming, or the beach is just not cooperating, weâll pivot to a virtual session instead. Iâll always check in with you the day before if weather might be an issue. (You wonât be ghosted in a lightning storm.)
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Weâll meet, start walking, and ease into the session. Weâll take breaks as needed - sometimes we sit, pause to look at the water, or just stand still and breathe for a minute. Itâs your timeâwe go at your pace.
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We walk in less-crowded areas and avoid high-traffic paths, but the beach is public, so there's always a chance weâll pass other humans. Weâll navigate that togetherâquiet moments, pauses, or quick topic changes are always on the table.
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Nothing fancyâjust whatever helps you feel comfortable. I recommend water, sunglasses, sunscreen, and weather-appropriate clothes. Youâre also welcome to bring a coffee, journal, or anything else that helps you feel grounded. No need to overthink itâjust show up as you are.
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As much as I truly love dogs, Indian Rocks Beach doesnât allow them, so unfortunately theyâll have to sit this one out. But feel free to tell me all about your pupâI will absolutely ask to see pictures.
want to give it a try? letâs chat đ
Beach Walk Therapy sessions are currently available weekday mornings at Indian Rocks Beach. If youâre in the area and curious about this option, Iâd love to connect. You can schedule a one-time Free 15-Minute Discovery call to see if itâs a good fitâand weâll take it from there. No pressure to commitâjust a thoughtful space to ask questions and explore your next step.