FAQ

Horses offer a unique experience in therapy.

They teach us self-awareness, connection, clear communication, mindfulness, emotional regulation, and more… most of all, they are big, they are honest, and they want us to be clear, confident, and compassionate.

Equine therapy can include these, and so much more.

I don’t take insurance, but I offer clients a “superbill” at the end of the month with codes to submit to their insurance. If you have out-of-network coverage, you can get most or some of the cost of the session back.

My hours are 8:00am to 7:00pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Sessions are 60 minutes but can also be 75 or 90 minutes long.

Wear close-toed shoes and clothes that can get a little dirty. Hair, poop, and mud are all a part of an equine session!

Each session is different. Each client is different.

Depending on your comfort level, clinical needs, and past experiences, each session will involve interacting with the horses, either individually or as a herd. You may groom, pet, ride, move, or teach a horse a new skill. You might also share space with them while connecting to yourself.

Watching the herd from behind the gate or in the pasture is also part of what we do. Each session will involve becoming more aware of your body, breath, emotions, and beliefs as you enter the space with the horses and make contact with them in some way. We will go quickly or slowly, there is no right way, and there is no one way to do this work.

Not necessarily. Mounted work is not a part of everyone’s treatment plan, as it has specific clinical value for some clients. We can ride as a way to connect with the horse, or as a way to learn skills and communication, or to learn to let go and be held.

Some clients do lots of riding, while others stay on the ground. It’s an individual choice based on needs.

Yes, with the emphasis on regulation, connection, and the body, working with horses is well-suited for treating both acute and developmental trauma. Big, present, and non-judgmental, horses offer something that humans can’t and give trauma survivors a place to come and find some peace.

Horses want us to be clear, decisive, and patient. In that, they help us define and find our true selves. Those with addictions have lost touch with themselves, their needs, wants, and values; and so horses offer clients a chance to explore who they are and how to express that in relationships.

Teens love working with horses!

They make therapy active, challenging, and fun. Teens learn how to communicate clearly, show up with confidence, and get out of their heads and into their bodies. Horses are non-judgmental, non-verbal, and want to connect, making them suited to working with all kinds of teens.

We have indoor spaces that are heated where we can work with the horses. If the weather doesn’t prevent driving, we can work comfortably indoors in any kind of weather.

I offer “office” therapy to balance out work with the horses, if clients prefer a variety of ways to work.

I work with adults of all ages who have experienced trauma, addictions, and/or abuse, and teens, ages 13-18.

I also work with parents of teens, couples, and families who have experienced any kind of rupture or struggle with trauma, addictions, and/or abuse.

I don’t work with children under 12 but have many talented and skilled colleagues who do great work with the little ones!