Walk and Talk Therapy in Mahtomedi, MN

What is Walk and Talk Therapy?

Walk and Talk Therapy offers a refreshing alternative to the traditional therapy office. Instead of sitting across from your therapist, sessions take place side-by-side on a quiet, wide, and scenic trail adjacent to our office. The path winds through natural surroundings and is accessible year-round depending on weather conditions.

Clients have the flexibility to meet indoors or outdoors. Each session can be customized based on personal preference, comfort, and weather.

Why Choose Walk and Talk Therapy?

Movement that Supports Healing

Gentle movement alongside a therapist can help ease tension, release anxiety, and support emotional processing.

Nature as a Co-Therapist

Being outside in a natural setting can offer grounding, calming, and meditative effects that support mental clarity and insight.

Comfort and Flow

Many clients feel more comfortable opening up while walking side-by-side rather than sitting face-to-face.

Mind-Body-Spirit Connection

This integrative approach supports emotional and physical health while honoring the whole person.

Flexible and Accessible

Our trail is located immediately next to the office and parking lot, allowing easy transitions between indoor and outdoor sessions.

How Walk and Talk Therapy Can Support Trauma Recovery

Forward movement can help when you’re feeling stuck.

Walking side by side with your therapist creates a sense of momentum, both physically and emotionally. The movement can gently support you in shifting out of feeling stuck, making it easier to access your thoughts and emotions and begin moving forward.

Walking naturally supports your nervous system.

The back-and-forth rhythm of walking can have a calming effect on the brain and body. This side-to-side movement, known as bilateral stimulation, helps your nervous system regulate and can make it easier to process emotions, especially for those healing from trauma.

Who is Walk and Talk Therapy For?

Walk and Talk Therapy may be a good fit for:

• Clients who are feeling “stuck” or overwhelmed

• People navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, or burnout

• Clients who find movement soothing or grounding

• Those who prefer a less formal, more organic therapeutic environment

You don’t need to be athletic or outdoorsy, just open to trying something different.

Location and Convenience

Headwaters of Healing Therapy is conveniently located in Mahtomedi, MN, just off the 694 and Century Ave exit, only minutes from White Bear Lake, Stillwater, and surrounding areas.