Walking Therapy

At Denney Family Therapy in San Clemente, Walking Therapy offers a calm, grounded alternative to traditional in-office sessions. For some clients, movement and nature help emotions flow more easily, allowing therapy to feel less intimidating and more organic. These sessions combine gentle walking, conversation, and mindfulness to support emotional regulation, trauma recovery, and nervous system balance.

Walking therapy can be helpful for those navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, or self-harm recovery—as well as clients who simply feel more at ease processing feelings while moving. The rhythm of walking can help the mind settle and the body release tension, often leading to deeper insight and connection.

Sessions take place outdoors in the San Clemente area and are tailored to your comfort level and pace. Some clients prefer quiet stretches by the beach or park paths; others choose routes that offer a sense of openness and privacy. Each walk is guided by the same therapeutic principles used in the office—grounded in safety, consent, and care—while integrating the restorative benefits of being outside.

Walking therapy isn’t about fitness or distance—it’s about movement as a way to access calm, clarity, and connection. Together, we’ll create a space that feels both safe and freeing, helping you reconnect with your body, emotions, and sense of self in the presence of nature