Our Services
Ground-Based Equine Assisted Therapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy is a unique approach that involves horses in the therapeutic process. It's not about riding; instead, clients interact with horses on the ground, engaging in various activities facilitated by a team of mental health professionals and equine specialists. The core idea is that horses, as herd animals, are incredibly sensitive to non-verbal cues and provide immediate, honest feedback, which can mirror human emotions and behaviors. This interaction helps individuals explore their thoughts, feelings, and patterns of behavior in a safe and experiential way. The therapy aims to promote emotional growth, build self-awareness, develop communication skills, and address a range of issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges.
This service covers a broad area of out specialties! At it's core, however, means that we offer services that do not require an overnight stay at a clinic, treatment facility, or hospital. It is written in our business model to meet you where it is best for YOU! Whether it be at one of our offices, your school, church, local park, or even over a coffee... We will be there!
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We serve clients who experience a range of challenges, including but not limited to:
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Grief
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Conflict Resolution and Stress Management
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Depression & Anxiety
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Trauma Recovery
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Sexualtiy
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Relational Concerns​​​
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a popular kind of talk therapy. It's all about helping people spot and change those unhelpful thought patterns that mess with their feelings and actions. The cool thing is, it really zeroes in on current problems and finding practical ways to fix them. The idea behind CBT is that a lot of our struggles come from not-so-great ways of thinking, habits we've picked up that aren't helping, or beliefs that are a bit off. So, in these structured sessions, you learn to recognize these patterns and then build better ways to cope.
DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) is a specialized CBT. Initially for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), it now treats eating disorders, substance abuse, and mood problems. It balances acceptance with change, teaching skills in mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The goal is to help individuals manage intense emotions, reduce harmful behaviors, and build healthier relationships.
TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) is a specialized CBT approach for individuals, particularly youth, experiencing emotional and behavioral issues post-trauma. It offers a structured way to process trauma and build coping skills, encompassing psychoeducation, relaxation, memory processing, and in-vivo mastery. The aim is to reduce PTSD, depression, and anxiety symptoms, improving overall well-being.
Play Therapy uses play to help children and adults express feelings and experiences, especially when verbalizing is difficult. Through play, individuals process emotions, resolve conflicts, and develop coping skills in a safe environment. Therapists utilize toys and art to understand the client's inner world, aiming to improve communication, self-esteem, and overall well-being.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
PCIT (Parent-Child Interaction Therapy) is a specialized program for parents of young children (ages 2-7) that improves the parent-child relationship and addresses behavioral issues. It teaches practical skills in two phases: Child-Directed Interaction (CDI) focuses on building connection through play, and Parent-Directed Interaction (PDI) on effective commands and managing misbehavior. Live coaching, with therapists providing real-time guidance via earpiece, helps parents improve child behavior, enhance parenting confidence, and strengthen family bonds.
Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) uses various animals (dogs, cats, birds, guinea pigs) as a therapeutic tool to enhance social, emotional, and cognitive function. AAT leverages the human-animal bond to foster healing, reducing stress, anxiety, and loneliness while providing comfort. Our trained professionals facilitate AAT sessions, often alongside other therapies, to achieve specific goals, enhance levels of comfort to the counseling process, and to address a variety of presenting concerns.
Activity-Based Counseling uses creative, recreational, or expressive activities as the main therapeutic tool. Rather than talk therapy, participants engage in art, music, drama, outdoor adventures, or physical exercises, offering a non-verbal outlet for emotions and reducing inhibition. The therapist guides activities, observes interactions, and helps clients process experiences. This approach is ideal for those who struggle with verbalizing feelings, such as children, adolescents, and individuals with communication challenges, aiming to improve communication, self-esteem, problem-solving, and emotional regulation.
Art Therapy is a psychotherapy using creative art-making to enhance well-being. It leverages artistic self-expression to resolve conflicts, reduce stress, build self-awareness, and gain insight. Guided by a therapist, clients use various art materials to explore emotions and address issues like trauma, depression, and anxiety.
Music Therapy uses musical experiences to achieve therapeutic goals. It involves creating, listening to, singing, or moving to music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs. This approach can help individuals improve communication, manage stress, express emotions, and enhance overall well-being. It is often used for a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and developmental disorders.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy helps you deal with stress, anxiety, and depression by teaching you to focus on the here and now. It's a blend of meditation and some techniques from CBT, showing you how to notice your thoughts and feelings without getting caught up in them. Usually done in groups, it includes practices like mindful breathing and body scans to help you feel more at ease with your experiences.
Integrative Therapy for complex trauma is a unique way of helping people heal from the deep and lasting effects of long-term trauma. It usually tackles issues with who you are, how you connect with others, and managing your feelings. Therapists might blend different techniques like Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), psychodynamic therapy, attachment theory, body-focused therapies, mindfulness, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. The therapy process typically happens in stages: first, creating a sense of safety, then working through the traumatic experiences, and finally helping folks get back to living a full life. The main goal is to tailor the therapy for each person, aiming for complete healing and growth after trauma.
Family Therapy works with families to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. It views problems within the context of family dynamics, recognizing that an individual's issues often stem from broader family patterns. Therapists help family members understand each other's perspectives, identify unhelpful behaviors, and develop healthier ways of interacting. This approach is beneficial for addressing a wide range of concerns, including parenting challenges, marital conflict, behavioral problems in children, and the impact of mental illness or substance abuse on the family unit. The goal is to foster a more supportive and functional family environment.
Couples counseling, or relationship counseling, is psychotherapy that helps couples improve communication, resolve conflicts, and deepen connection. It offers a neutral space for partners to address challenges and develop healthier interactions. Therapists guide couples to identify issues, manage disagreements, and strengthen emotional bonds. Beneficial for concerns like infidelity, financial stress, or lack of intimacy, its goal is a more resilient, satisfying, and loving relationship.
Parenting skill-building services provide parents and caregivers with effective strategies for raising children. These services are designed to address common challenges, promote positive child development, and strengthen family relationships. Key areas of focus include positive behavior management, effective communication, emotional regulation, child development education, and parental stress management, all contributing to stronger family connections. Services are delivered through various formats, such as individual coaching, group workshops, online courses, and specialized programs like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and Stable Relationships, which uniquely incorporates the use of horses in part of its curriculum. The ultimate goal is to equip parents with the necessary tools to create a supportive home environment where children can thrive.
A Trauma-Informed Comprehensive Clinical Assessment is a thorough evaluation recognizing trauma's widespread impact, integrating this understanding throughout. Beyond symptoms, it explores how past trauma shapes current thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships. It gathers detailed trauma history (type, duration, onset), coping mechanisms, and resilience factors, considering trauma's impact on physical/mental health, social functioning, and academic/occupational performance. The assessment prioritizes safety, trustworthiness, peer support, collaboration, empowerment, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring the individual feels respected and understood. The goal is a holistic understanding to inform a tailored, trauma-sensitive treatment plan.