EAP is an innovative alternative to office-based therapy where clients engage in carefully designed, ground-based activities with horses. Your sessions are guided by a collaborative team, including a licensed psychotherapist, a certified equine professional, and one or more of our gentle, intuitive horses.
This experiential process allows you to learn about yourself and your relationships by interacting with the horses, rather than just talking about your challenges. No prior horse experience is necessary.
For those seeking a path to healing that goes beyond traditional talk therapy, we offer a profoundly transformative, experiential approach. Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a unique and powerful model that incorporates horses into the therapeutic process, creating a space for growth, connection, and lasting change.
Horses are masters of non-verbal communication and are incredibly attuned to human emotion and energy. They live in the present moment and respond with immediate, honest, and non-judgmental feedback to our internal state. This unique sensitivity creates a powerful opportunity to:
Our EAP program is designed to help clients of all ages navigate a wide range of personal challenges and goals. This approach has been shown to be particularly effective in addressing:
Meet Leslie Bell LCSW
Leslie is a highly experienced, licensed psychotherapist with a distinguished career of over thirty years. Her deep professional background informs her compassionate and effective therapeutic style. For the past three years, she has focused her expertise on Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP).
At Royal Horse Ranch, we offer a range of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) services designed to meet the unique needs of individuals, families, and groups.
Explore our beautiful outdoor setting for equine therapy sessions. With scenic views and fresh air, our serene environment enhances the therapeutic experience. Our equine therapy programs utilize the intuitive nature of horses to foster healing and personal growth, offering a unique path to address emotional and psychological well-being.
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