Grounded in Nature. Focused on You.
Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy and integrative counseling in Negaunee, 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: $250
Sliding Scale: Available—apply if you may be eligible.
Payment Methods
Cash • Check • Health Savings Account (HSA) • Mastercard • Visa
Insurance
Accepted plans include:
Aetna
Anthem EAP
Carelon Behavioral Health
Carelon Medicare Advantage
Cigna and Evernorth
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Medicaid
Priority Health
Quest Behavioral Health
UPHP (Upper Peninsula Health Plan)
Coming soon:
Blue Cross Blue Shield (January 2026)
Ascension/Smart Health
Humana Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage (Plus Blue)
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.