Therapy Services
Individual, Couples & Family Counseling with Horses
What We Offer
Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP) for:
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Individuals
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Couples
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Families
Our Licensed therapists and supervised interns partner with horses and other animals to support emotional healing, growth, and connection.
* All sessions are ground-based and do not involve horseback riding.
Fees & Insurance
Licensed Therapist
$120+/Session
Sliding Scale: $80 - $120
Intern Therapist
$5 - $50/Session
A limited number of our licensed clinicians accept insurance—please inquire when applying.
Why Horses?
Horses are deeply attuned to nonverbal communication, making them powerful therapeutic partners. In their presence, clients often experience insight, connection, and regulation in ways that feel more accessible than traditional talk therapy.
Through Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy, clients can:
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Heal relational wounds
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Develop emotional regulation
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Shift self-limiting beliefs
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Build trust, presence, and connection
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Explore patterns in communication and attachment
Is EFP Right for You?
This modality may be a strong fit if you:
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Have experienced trauma
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Struggle with relationships or emotional regulation
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Prefer being outdoors or around animals
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Feel disconnected from yourself
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Are looking for an alternative to traditional therapy
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Are too young for talk therapy
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Have tried other approaches and feel stuck
Please note: at this time, we are not able to work with clients who are looking for support in a legal situation, have a history of violence towards other beings, or are in a high conflict family situation.
Meet the Therapists
Our therapy team combines clinical expertise with a deep connection to horses, offering compassionate, individualized support for each client.
She | Her | Hers
Dana Shultz
Dana holds a master’s in social work from the University of Denver, specializing in trauma, family therapy, and animal-assisted therapy. Licensed since 2016, she has advanced training in Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TR-EAP™) and is a certified hypnotherapist. Her lifelong experience with horses enriches her therapeutic approach. Outside of work, she enjoys music, family, skiing, and caring for her horses.
They | Them
Casey Jorden
Casey is a trauma-informed therapist who integrates her lifelong connection with horses into her work with children, teens, adults, and families. She draws on CBT, parts work, and solution-focused therapy to support growth and healing. Casey offers a compassionate space for clients to explore and reconnect with themselves and others.
She | Her | Hers
Carina Kellenberger
Carina is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a lifetime of horse experience and a certification in Animal-Assisted Social Work from the University of Denver. She integrates CBT, Relational Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy to support individuals, youth, and families navigating trauma, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
He | Him | His
Michael Mahoney
Michael is a graduate of Naropa University’s Wilderness Therapy program and has a background in special education and youth work. He is conversational in Spanish and brings a grounded, nature-based approach to therapy. Michael values the deep relational connections that horses foster, helping clients connect more fully with themselves and others.
Contact Us
If you are in crisis, please seek help immediately
Below are some options for immediate support
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Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) to reach a 24-hour crisis center available through the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
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Text MHA to 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor from Crisis Text Line.
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Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
If you are in need of support, but not in crisis, consider reaching out to a warmline. Warmlines offer a place to call when you just need to talk to someone. Speaking to someone on these calls is typically free, confidential, and run by people who understand what it’s like to struggle with mental health problems. Find a warmline at mhanational.org/warmlines.
Please email us with any questions or feedback:
Therapy inquiries: therapy@medicinehorse.org
General inquiries: info@medicinehorse.org