What conditions are treated with Equine Assisted Mental Health Counseling and/or Therapeutic Riding?
- Depression or Anxiety
- At-Risk Youth
- P.T.S.D./Trauma
- Relationship Issues
- Grief
- ADHD
- Family Counseling
- Women's Issues
- Autism
- Physical or developmental disabilities
Mission Statement
To create lasting, positive change in the lives of individuals along the Emerald Coast through therapeutic engagement with horses.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
- Licensed Mental Health Counselors
- Ages 5yrs & up
- Non-Mounted Activities
- HIPPA Compliant
- May Be Covered By Major Medical Insurance
We offer two distinct programs at Healing Hoof Steps
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Holistic Therapeutic Riding Program
What is Equine Mental Health Counseling/Learning?
- Tri-Team Approach using a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, an Equine Specialist & Horses
- Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Techniques + Experiential ground activities
- Not horsemanship or riding
- Works with metaphors
- Process feelings, behaviors and patterns
What is Therapeutic Riding?
- Sessions on horseback structured to provide cognitive, emotional, physical and social benefits to riders with disabilities
- Led by experienced instructors in a secured arena
- Improves flexibility, balance & muscle strength
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Located in Crestview, Florida
- PATH Certified Riding Instructors
- Ages 5yrs & up
- Riding Activities
- Holistic Approach
- Not Covered By Insurance
"Improving lives one FOOT and one HOOF step at a time."
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Healing Hoof Steps Equine Assisted Mental Health Counseling and Therapeutic Riding
Vision Statement
Passionately impacting our community by engaging horses and innovative techniques at a premier facility to improve the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of the Emerald Coast