Hope-thru-Horses, Inc.
McGougan Road, Lumber Bridge, NC 28357
(910) 494-5888
Heather Wilkerson, MSW, LCSW, combines her career in psychotherapy/counseling with her passion for horses. Heather is also certified by EAGALA Part II and pursuing her Advanced Certification.
Equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP), what is it?
EAP is a team approach that consists of a mental health professional, a horse professional, and a horse(s). The team helps a person(s) learn about him/herself and others by participating in activities with the horses. The team processes the person's experience by relating it to his/her everyday life and service goals.
EAP is experiential, which encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. This differs from "traditional office psychotherapy" in that, in the office, the person's mind is primarily engaged without having to connect the mind with physical movements of the body. This approach is more effective in linking behavior to the mind. The person experiences what happens in his/her body versus just talking about his/her experience.
Opportunities for Personal Growth & Interactive Demonstrations
Most Health Insurances Accepted
Experiential activities with our horses help people of all ages to improve self-esteem, build confidence, social skills, communication skills, develop healthy relationships and personal awareness. These activities help people learn to establish reasonable boundaries, earn respect and improve communication!
Therapy teams at Hope-thru-Horses, Inc. specialize in the treatment of post traumatic stress, ADHD, anxiety, anger management, behavior disorders, depression, grief, self-injury and other mental or relationship issues.
