What to Expect from a Walk & Talk Therapy Session in Honolulu, HI
Picture yourself having your therapy session in nature.
Noticing the palm trees sway back and forth, feeling the warm sun and island breeze on your skin, and watching the waves crash on the shore. Honolulu, HI is the perfect place for Walk & Talk Therapy sessions. Walk & Talk Therapy is a type of therapy that takes place in nature. It’s similar to meeting a therapist at an office space, but instead, you’re meeting outdoors!
Walk & Talk Therapy in Honolulu, HI is great for children, teens, and young adults who enjoy the outdoors, those who have a difficult time sitting and focusing for long periods of time, or those who do not feel comfortable with direct eye contact that may be due to social anxiety.
Connecting with nature is something we are both very passionate about and we love to share this experience with our clients. The physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual benefits of being outdoors are limitless.
Some of those benefits include:
· Reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression
· Releasing tension and trauma stored in the body
· Increased feelings of relaxation
· Improved mood
· Improved concentration and focus
One of the beautiful things about the outdoors is that everyone connects with nature in their own unique way. Whether it is through practicing mindfulness, exercising, or socializing with others outdoors, nature is a holistic resource that can help you connect with your mind, body, and spirit. With Walk & Talk Therapy, you can expect to experience more mental clarity, and deeper insight, and feel more at ease.
When we lived in Greensboro, NC, we had the pleasure of providing Walk & Talk Therapy sessions to many of our clients at local Greensboro parks. Through these outdoor sessions, we saw our clients work through difficult emotions and process symptoms of anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Prior to starting Walk & Talk Therapy, your intake session (first session), will take place in our Honolulu office or via teletherapy. During this first session, we’ll get to know you and discuss more logistics about Walk & Talk Therapy. After a conversation about logistics, you can then decide if you’d like your next session to be a Walk & Talk Therapy session.
You may prefer Walk & Talk Therapy if you want the same benefits of a traditional office or virtual therapy session, but you want a more relaxed approach to therapy.
You are welcome to try a Walk & Talk Therapy session and if you decide you’d rather be in an office setting or do virtual sessions from your home that’s okay too. You have the flexibility to choose which session type might work best for you!
On the day of your Walk & Talk Therapy session, we’ll plan to meet you at Ala Moana Regional Park or the Kaka’ako Waterfront. Once you arrive at the park, there is a large parking lot with plenty of free parking. You can park anywhere you’d like, and we’ll meet at our agreed-upon location at the park.
From there, we’ll walk together and explore Ala Moana Park or the Kaka’ako Waterfront.
The park offers multiple walkways, a large diversity of trees, stunning views of the ocean, and a beach where we can walk barefoot in the sand. There are also many benches along the walking paths if you prefer to stop and rest.
During our time together, we’ll begin to process your thoughts, feelings, and life experiences. We may also discuss coping skills, how to set boundaries, how to process emotions in a healthy way, explore various mindfulness techniques, and review effective communication skills. We’ll explore topics and mental health tools that we would cover in traditional in-office or virtual therapy sessions.
After your Walk & Talk Therapy session, you can expect to have a deeper understanding of your past experiences, new solutions to your problems, greater self-awareness, and a better sense of direction for your future!
We’re grateful to offer Walk & Talk Therapy here in Honolulu and we’re looking forward to experiencing this unique therapy approach with you. We look forward to walking with you on your healing journey!
Begin Therapy in Hawai’i
Our team is happy to offer Walk & Talk Therapy along with a variety of services in support of your mental health. We are happy to offer these services in person in Hawai’i and via online therapy in North Carolina. If you are ready to start your therapy journey with Milk & Honey Therapy, please follow these simple steps:
Meet with a caring therapist
Start taking addressing your emotions in a more healthy way!
Other Services Offered with Milk & Honey Therapy
Walk & Talk therapy isn’t the only service we offer. Our team is happy to offer a variety of services in support of your mental health. We offer services to support kids, teens, and young adults which include PTSD and trauma treatment, depression treatment, and play therapy. Other mental health services offered include anxiety therapy, EMDR therapy, faith-based therapy, ADHD treatment, and therapy for athletes. If you are looking for more support, contact us. We offer in-person therapy in Honolulu, HI, and online therapy in North Carolina. We look forward to working with you!
