Grounded in Nature. Focused on You.
Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and integrative counseling in Forsyth Township, MI (Upper Peninsula).
Teens • Adults • 65+ | Individual • Family • Group
Specialties & Expertise
Every plan is individualized—below are the concerns I work with and the approaches I use.
Top Specialties
Anxiety: Tools to calm the body, reframe thoughts, and restore steadiness.
Relationship Issues: Strengthen communication, boundaries, and connection.
Stress: Nervous-system regulation, mindfulness, and burnout prevention.
Expertise
Anger Management • Coping Skills • Depression • Divorce • Domestic Violence • Emotional Disturbance • Grief • Life Transitions • Parenting • Peer Relationships • School Issues • Self Esteem • Sports Performance • Suicidal Ideation • Trauma & PTSD • Women’s Issues
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions available.
Types of Therapy
I blend evidence-based modalities based on your goals.
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Practical skills to notice patterns and reframe thoughts/behaviors. We’ll practice tools you can use between sessions.
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Tools for presence, regulation, and gentle mood support. Breath, awareness, and compassion practices you can carry into daily life.
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Body-based exercises to calm the nervous system and process stress/trauma. Gentle movement, grounding, and interoceptive awareness.
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Safety-first, paced work integrating evidence-based supports. We’ll move at your comfort level with clear consent at each step.
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Experiential sessions with horses to build insight, boundaries, and regulation.
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Learn through doing—grounded activities plus reflection to unlock insight.
Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy
A grounding, nature-based way to gain insight and connection.
Sessions are tailored to your needs in a supportive space where you can explore, grow, and thrive.
What EFP can support:
Insight • Regulation • Boundaries • Confidence • Connection
My Approach
Warm & Flexible — We’ll go at your pace in a nonjudgmental space.
Goal — You feel understood, empowered, and equipped to navigate life’s challenges.
All activities are ground-based—no riding required.
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video sessions available.
Your First Session
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Connect & Understand
Share what brings you in and your goals.
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Co-Create a Plan
Choose what fits: talk therapy, online, or equine work.
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Next Steps
Leave with a clear path forward at your pace.
Expect a supportive, nonjudgmental space where your experience is honored from the start.
Getting Started & Finances
Free Intro Call
15-minute phone consultation (no cost).
Ask questions, share goals, and see if we’re a good fit.
Fees
Individual Sessions: $150-200
Couple Sessions: $175-250
Sliding Scale: Available—apply if you may be eligible.
Payment Methods
Cash • Check • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Mastercard • Visa
Insurance
Accepted plans include:
Ascension/Smart Health
Aetna
Anthem EAP
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Medicare Advantage (Plus Blue)
Carelon Behavioral Health
Carelon Medicare Advantage (coming soon)
Cigna / Evernorth
Champ/VA
Cigna EAP
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Humana (coming soon)
Humana Medicare Advantage
Medicaid
Medicare
Priority Health
Quest Behavioral Health
UPHP (Upper Peninsula Health Plan)
Coming soon:
Magellan
Tricare
United Healthcare/Optum
Oscar/Optum
Oxford/Optum
Several Medicare Advantage Plans:
Carelon Behavioral Health
Geisinger
United Healthcare
Coverage varies by plan. I’m happy to verify benefits and discuss options before you schedule.
A limited number of sliding scale sessions are available to self-pay clients based on income and household size. This option is not available for clients using insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Discounts also available for clients paying for multiple sessions upfront.