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Walk and Talk Therapy

The healing power of movement and conversation

Inquisitive Minds Counseling offers walk-and-talk therapy, a movement-based approach conducted outdoors on local trails, parks, and green spaces. Sessions take place on paved, accessible paths, where walking and time in nature support emotional regulation, reduce stress, and help clients feel more at ease and open.

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The reservoir and open prairie at Cherry Creek State Park
"Sometimes it's easier to talk about hard things when you're on the move."

Why Walk and Talk

Movement makes difficult conversations easier.

When I'm not in session, you'll find me hiking or mountain biking, most happily in the mountains of Crested Butte. That love of nature directly inspired my decision to offer walk and talk therapy. I've experienced some of my most clarifying and empowering moments on multi-day hikes or on a simple walk outdoors. I believe there is something deeply healing about being in nature while doing meaningful inner work.

In-person sessions are conducted exclusively as walk-and-talk therapy, taking place outdoors side-by-side, supporting emotional regulation through movement and encouraging more natural conversation.

  • Side by side

    Walking next to each other, rather than sitting face to face, encourages more natural conversation.

  • Movement helps you settle

    Walking supports emotional regulation and reduces stress, so it is easier to feel at ease and open.

  • Time in nature

    There is something deeply healing about being in nature while doing meaningful inner work.

  • At a comfortable pace

    Paved, accessible paths, where you can walk, think, and move at a pace that feels right for you.

Where We Walk

Prefer to meet from home? Secure video sessions are available anywhere in Colorado.

  • Open prairie and the reservoir under a big sky at Cherry Creek State ParkLake and Open Fields

    Cherry Creek State Park

    Cherry Creek State Park offers a beautiful setting for walk-and-talk therapy, with paved and natural trails along the lake and through open fields. The park’s scenic views and open spaces make it an inviting place to walk, think, and move at a comfortable pace.

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  • Sloan's Lake with the city skyline across the waterFlat Lakeside Loop

    Sloan's Lake

    Sloan’s Lake offers a scenic urban escape with a flat, paved trail along the water, perfect for walking. Along the trail, enjoy expansive lake views, striking city skylines, and the tranquil lakeside atmosphere in this vibrant yet peaceful setting.

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  • The paved Clear Creek Trail running beside the creek in GoldenFoothills in Golden

    Clear Creek Trail

    Clear Creek Trail in Golden offers stunning foothills views along a paved path that parallels Clear Creek, a 66-mile-long tributary of the South Platte River. The trail offers a peaceful escape from the everyday bustle, with the rushing sounds of the fast-flowing creek and surrounding natural beauty providing a serene backdrop.

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What Working Together Looks Like

  1. Complimentary Consultation

    A 15-minute call to see if we're a good fit. No pressure, no commitment. Just a conversation.

  2. Initial Sessions

    We slow down and listen. Understanding your full story is the foundation of meaningful therapy.

  3. Personalized Work

    Together we build practical tools and deeper insights — at a pace that feels right for you.

  4. Ongoing Support

    Healing isn't linear. We stay flexible and adjust as your needs and life evolve over time.

Sessions are $165 an hour, self-pay. I don't bill health insurance.

You Already Have What It Takes. Let's Start There.

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