Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
Equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) is an experiential treatment method that involves clients interacting with horses. EAP has been used to treat issues including ADD, abuse, depression, anxiety, drug abuse, eating disorders, and more. In an EAP session, a client will typically groom, feed or walk the horse while the therapist observes the clients' reactions to the horse's behavior. Therapists that utilize EAP often believe that horses provide instant and accurate feedback of a client's thoughts and feelings, which can help both the therapist and client become more aware of these emotions. Horses are nonjudgmental, which can help clients connect with another living being that accepts them – making it easier to learn to trust, and easing the path into having trusting relationships with other people. Think this approach might be right for you? Reach out to one of TherapyDen’s EAP specialists today.
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I am a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. I offer in-person equine-assisted psychotherapy in Pasadena, CA. I have over 40 years of experience with horses and believe they can teach us a great deal about ourselves. Equines are partners in my treatment and you will be outside and in nature which also adds to your healing.
— Cornelia Seiffert, Clinical Social Worker in Pasadena, CA
EAP (EQUINE ASSISTED PSYCHOTHERAPY) is a form of experiential therapy where the participants learn about themselves and others by participating in activities with the horses. Horses in EAP are used for growth, learning, and healing.
— Dr. Mason Weber, Ph.D., Llc., Psychologist in Buffalo, NY
I am a certified EAP Mental Health Professional with EAGALA
— Margot Charkow-Ross, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Elk Grove, CAPATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
— Marianne Matos, Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Aiken, SC
I provide a somatic based approach to EAP. Horses can be powerful healing facilitators for clients. They are able to reflect back emotions to the people engaged with them whether the people are aware of their own emotions or not. This provides a great way to be able to externalize and work through various struggles in life. Horses are great with helping set boundaries, building self-awareness, developing healthy communication styles, and so much more.
— Kodie Mobbs, Associate Clinical Social Worker in Liberty Lake, WAEquines are extremely intuitive, crave connection, and can hold a conversation without words. Allow me to introduce you to these beautiful, healing creatures!
— Macie Dominique, Licensed Professional Counselor in Aurora, CO
Our in-person therapists specialize in Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy.
— Adirondack Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, LCSW, Therapist in Fort Edward, NYI partner with a local EAP barn to provide the wodner of healing trauma with horses.
— Michelle Stroebel, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Granite Falls, NC
Professionals guide clients through activities with horses. There are different kinds of equine programs, and they have different goals for the people involved. Some programs are part of mental health treatment. In other cases, clients ride horses as part of a physical or occupational therapy regimen. Equine therapy programs can help treat: behavioral problems, relationship issues, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHA, addiction, eating disorders, and more.
— Allyson (Ally) Ridling, Mental Health Counselor in Hillsboro, ORI am now offering equine assisted therapy in West Chester, PA!
— Lynn Green, Clinical Social Worker in King of Prussia, PA