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HorseWhispers supports people working in the "helping" professions by reducing stress, reducing burn-out, and reducing secondary trauma. Horsewhispers integrates natural horsemanship, (learning to communicate with horses through horse behavior, non verbal communication, and genuine relationship), somatic experiencing (working directly with the nervous system, in small titrated patterns to reduce stress symptoms in the body), and psychology/emotional intelligence (understanding how to connect to others through neurobiology, deeper principles in social engagement, communication, and leadership to boost professional development). HorseWhispers also offers trauma healing for people involved in horse-related accidents. This therapy is helpful to anyone that has a fear of horses, has been involved in a horse-related fall, or has witnessed a horse related accident.

Psychotherapist working with children (as young as 3), teens, adults, couples, and families. Utilizing psychodynamic, person centered, expressive arts, and somatic experiencing theoretic orientations.Facilitator in Training – Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) - specialized training for community leaders working with adolescents . Previous Experience: • Served in the School Counseling Intervention Program (SCIP) as child and adolescent counselor delivering short-term and long-term therapy working onsite at schools. • Participated as member of multidisciplinary group for Individualized Education and 504 Plans – collaborated with school psychologists, teachers, parents, school executives, speech pathologists, and counselors.Contra Costa County Juvenile Services, Martinez, CA 1/2011 – 5/2012Counselor – Forensic Psychotherapy • Created substance abuse treatment plans for incarcerated youth – worked with multiracial, traumatized youth ages 15 to 19 in groups of 6 participants for a period of 24 weeks; and provided individual sessions.

Facilitated courses on business management and professional development skills including public speaking, human relationships, communication, leadership, stress reduction, and building even more self confidence.

Served as equine and therapist specialist for horse summer camp for children with neurological disorders (Asperger’s Syndrome, autism, and ADHD). Training and individual supervision performed by pediatric neuropsychologist.•Served as equine specialist and psychotherapist for autistic children throughout school year. Individual psychotherapy sessions with horses.