When you picture a psychotherapy session, you probably imagine a therapist in a chair and a client on a couch, facing one another in a small office. While this traditional setup is the standard, many therapists are bringing their sessions into the great outdoors.

Psychologists Dr. Kelly Yanek and Dr. Michele Kinderman have made walking therapy an integral part of their New Jersey-based practice, appropriately named Wellness Outside the Box. “The change from a traditional therapy setting creates a more relaxed and informal atmosphere,” said Yanek. As a result, “clients........

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