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Walk and talk therapy takes the pressure out of healing by getting you out of the chair and back into your body.

In this episode of Next Level You, Stefanie sits down with Chellsey Barnett, a licensed mental health counselor and founder of Resilient Mind Counseling & Coaching, to talk all about walk and talk therapy and why it can be such a powerful option for anxious, high-achieving, people-pleasing perfectionists.

Chellsey explains how walking side by side in nature can help therapy feel less formal, less intimidating, and more natural, especially for clients who feel uncomfortable sitting face to face in a traditional office setting. Together, Stefanie and Chellsey also talk about the importance of finding a therapist you truly vibe with, normalizing therapy, setting boundaries, and why mental health care works best when it looks at the whole person, not just a diagnosis.

This episode is a reminder that therapy does not have to look one specific way. The right support should feel safe, aligned, and personalized to you.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

•  What walk and talk therapy is and who it may be best for 
•  Why walking side by side can help clients open up more naturally 
•  How Chellsey handles privacy and confidentiality during outdoor sessions 
•  Why it is okay to “shop around” for the right therapist fit 
•  How anxiety can hide behind perfectionism, overthinking, and high achievement 
•  Why holistic care matters, including hormones, vitamin levels, movement, and nervous system support 
•  The value of therapy that feels direct, real, supportive, and human 

Connect with Chellsey:
Website: https://resilientmindcc.com/
Book a consultation: https://resilientmindcc.janeapp.com/
Psychology Today profile: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/chellsey-barnett-saint-petersburg-fl/911057

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