Therapy Programs
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) offers significant results in a shorter period of time due to the experiential nature of interacting with horses.
EAP is particularly effective for those who feel "stuck" in traditional therapy, or for whom traditional therapy is not effective or appropriate.
Areas of specialization at Horse Sense include:
- Youth & Adolescent
- Family Issues
- Anxiety & Depression
- Autism/Asperger's Spectrum Disorder
- Grief & Loss
- PSTD & Trauma
What kind of EAP is offered at Horse Sense?
At Horse Sense of the Carolinas, we offer Equine Assisted Psychotherapy utilizing the EAGALA model. EAGALA (the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning Association) is an international organization that provides training and certification in this field, as well as establishes standards of practice, ethics, and safety. Learn more about it at EAGALA.org.
What can I expect in a session?
All sessions take place on the ground with a licensed mental health professional, an equine specialist and one or more horses. For individual clients, we recommend a minimum of six sessions, and anticipate meeting with clients between eight-twelve times, depending on the goals.
What are pricing/payment options?
A standard individual 50-minute session is $130. We accept a variety of payment types. Please contact our office to speak to someone who can answer your questions.
For private insurance, we provide you with the necessary paperwork to be reimbursed by your insurance company. We encourage you to contact your insurance carrier before your first visit, and to be an informed consumer. To be an informed consumer, please download and review the Advocating for Services document prior to calling your company.
What do I do next?
Contact us to determine if Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is right for you!
"I think this experience was more valuable than any of the regular therapy sessions because the metaphors were clearer and I felt the staff [i.e., the horses] gave more feedback." - S.S