Special Guest: Julia Maestas of Walk It Out Therapy

In this episode of the Sit and Stay Podcast, we are joined by Julia Maestas, a licensed marriage and family therapist and the founder of Walk It Out Therapy. Julia shares her journey from a career in public relations to becoming a therapist who integrates movement into her practice. At Walk It Out Therapy, Julia combines the therapeutic power of walking with talk therapy, offering a unique and invigorating approach that enhances mental well-being. She discusses the benefits of movement in therapy, the challenges of starting a private practice, and how she has adapted her practice to serve clients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn more about how movement can transform the therapeutic experience. 0:00 Introductions 2:32 What inspired you to pursue a career in the mental health field? 5:04 How were you able to mix your passions into your therapy practice? 9:34 How was the process of starting your private practice? 12:34 Why did you switch from being a sole proprietor to forming an S-corporation? 16:02 How do you handle confidentiality when performing therapy in a public setting? 20:14 Do you also work with patients who do not want to do walking therapy? 22:37 If you could do walk therapy with a patient anywhere on earth, where would you go? 23:59 What is one thing you would change about the state of the mental health field? 27:15 What is one thing you are excited about in the mental health field? 29:22 Is there anything else you would like to share with our listeners? 32:33 Conclusions