Equine Assisted Psychotherapy

Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) is a unique and groundbreaking model used as a dynamic and powerful tool in mental health therapy.

EAP specifically targets people with mental and emotional health needs. These needs may stem from traumatic life events, chemical imbalances, cognitive disorders, or a wide range of other mental and emotional health difficulties.

In Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, the focus is not horsemanship or horseback riding, but rather a safe place for the client and therapist to engage in activities with horses to help process feelings, thoughts, and reactions. Serving as a “biofeedback machine”, the horse helps the therapist to see the client’s motives, reactions, and abilities. 

Due to their intuitive nature, horses are uniquely suited to this kind of therapy. They react to behavior patterns and cues that people might miss. This allows the therapist and patient to interact on a deeper level and address needs that might otherwise go unnoticed.

Studies show that EAP is helpful with: 

  • Assertiveness

  • Emotional Awareness

  • Empathy

  • Stress Tolerance

  • Flexibility

  • Impulse Control

  • Problem-Solving Skills

  • Self-Actualization

  • Independence

  • Self-regard Social Responsibility

  • Interpersonal Relationships

  • Grief/Loss

  • Cognitive Disability

  • ADD/ADHD

  • Autism

  • Personality Disorders

  • Anxiety/Depression

  • Mood disorders

  • PTSD

  • Emotional/Physical Trauma

Our Clients

  • Children age 8 years and up / adults

  • Individual or group sessions

  • Customizable workshops

Rates

  • The therapist charges for the sessions directly to the client and these fees may be billable through insurance for partial or full reimbursement.

  • Individual and groups rates depend on size and duration.

  • Barn fee per horse/hour: $55

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Our Facilitator

Tiffany L Corjay, LCSW, TLC, Incorporated Stable Connections.

Native of Hot Springs, Mrs. Corjay is a certified therapist specializing in trauma care, ADHD, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution focused therapy, crisis intervention, grief, marriage and family counseling. Equine assisted psychotherapy facilitator since 2022.

“The beautiful thing about working with horses in psychotherapy is that they are so in tune with our clients on a level that none of us therapists can reach. So many of my clients have severe trauma in their background that they are unable to have close relationships or their relationships are often so traumatic and difficult that they don’t know who to trust. Horses present to them in a non-judgmental way that is not scary, and very gentle.”