A place to be heard
Someone to talk to.
No scripts. No pressure. Just a real conversation.
The Listening Bench offers scheduled one-on-one phone conversations for people who simply want someone to talk to. Pull up a seat.
Schedule a call, and we'll spend time talking, listening, and connecting — without judgment or pressure. No therapy. No scripts. Just a real conversation.
Who it's for
You don't need a reason to call.
Maybe you've been feeling a little lonely lately. Maybe you moved somewhere new and haven't found your people yet. Maybe you lost someone, and the house feels too quiet.
Maybe you just had a really good day and want to tell someone about it. Or a hard one, and you need to say it out loud to someone who will actually listen.
Whatever brought you here — you're welcome. There's no minimum level of sadness required. No form to fill out. Just a phone call, and someone on the other end who genuinely wants to hear your story.
- Feeling lonely or isolated
- Going through a life change
- Working from home and missing conversation
- Celebrating good news with someone
- Wanting to share your day
- Looking for a friendly conversation
- Just needing to talk things through
How it works
Three simple steps.
01
Pick a time
Choose a day and time that works for you. Calls are typically 30 or 60 minutes, and you can book as often as you like.
02
I'll call you
At your scheduled time, I'll call you directly. No apps to download, no video required — just a phone call.
03
Just talk
Talk about whatever's on your mind. I'm there to hear you — not to advise, fix, or judge. Just to be present.
What people say
In their own words.
"I wasn't sure what to expect, but it felt like talking to a really good friend. Someone who was just... there. I hung up feeling lighter."
"I moved across the country for work and didn't know anyone. Having someone to talk to on Tuesday afternoons made a real difference in those first few months."
"After my husband passed, I didn't want therapy. I just wanted to talk about him. The Listening Bench gave me that."
Your seat is waiting.
You don't have to have it all figured out before you call. That's kind of the point.