Equine Assisted Psychotherapy is a method of therapy that incorporates horses in a session. Each session includes an equine specialist as well as a licensed therapist. At Whole Family Therapy, our equine specialist is Terry Kozak and the licensed therapist is Tabitha Pack, and they conduct each session at the barn in Weaverville. Equine therapy is a great modality for individuals experiencing social anxiety, relationship struggles, ADHD, ASD, PTSD, panic disorder, as well as separation anxiety. It is also great for family systems experiencing power struggles, relational conflict, co-parenting differences, or generational trauma.
Your first session, the assessment, would be at our office on 4 Northcrest Rd and then you would have 4 – 6 sessions at the barn. Sessions at the barn would be around 90 minutes long.
- Improves social skills.
- Builds confidence.
- Maintains connected relationships.
- Self-regulation.
- Works on building trust & empathy.
- Improves emotional awareness and regulation.
- Great for children, adults, & families.
Fees
Individual sessions: $250
Family sessions: $300
Package options available!
Common Questions
Is Equine Therapy covered by insurance?
No. Equine Therapy is private pay.
How many sessions do we need?
The amount of sessions for equine therapy range from 4-6 sessions. After the 6th session the client and therapist can assess if more sessions would be beneficial or can be used to support other therapy as needed.
What should I wear to participate in Equine Therapy?
Wear clothes that you are comfortable getting dirty. You also need to bring closed-toed shoes and or boots. Sessions happen rain or shine!
What do sessions look like?
All sessions include the equine specialist as well as a licensed therapist. Sessions can look many different ways and are client-led. Sessions can be for an individual or for a family.
Will I be riding horses?
No, as it takes a long time to build the relationship needed in order to ride the horse. The horses are used in a relationship way to teach clients about healthy relationships.
Where will the equine therapy sessions take place?
The name of the farm is called “You are Herd” and is located in Weaverville. Directions will be provided after booking.
Getting Started is Easy
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If you would like to connect with one of our therapists, we encourage you to schedule a free 15 minute consultation.
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We are currently offering all of our services both in-person with COVID protocols in place and online through our secure telehealth platform.
First Session!
Visit us in person or online. We can’t wait to meet you and help you get started on your mental health journey.
Common Questions
What forms of payment do you Accept?
Therapy services can be paid for by credit card, debit card, or HSA card.
We do accept insurance for billable services: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medcost, United Health Care, and Aetna.
Educational services/ workshops are cash only and can be paid through venmo, stripe, cash or check.
Payment is expected at the time of service.
How do I know therapy is right for me?
Therapy can be a helpful resource for anyone. Here at Whole Family Therapy we offer a free 15-minute phone consultation with our referrals team to see if we would be the right fit for you. Those can be scheduled at the top of our home page!
How do I find the office?
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What happens if I cancel my session?
If you cancel more than 24 hours before your session there is no charge. Please contact your therapist directly (by email or your patient portal) to cancel or reschedule. If you reschedule for the same week, no fee with be charged. All cancellations within the 24 hour period will be charged the full self pay rate.
Do you take my insurance?
We accept a range of insurance depending on the clinician. We are not a Medicaid provider and do not accept any subsidiaries of Medicaid.
We accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medcost, Aetna, and Aetna State Plan.
CURRENTLY ALL OF OUR UNITED THERAPISTS ARE FULL - WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS THAT HAVE BCBS, AETNA, OR MEDCOST.
Out of Network: We will gladly supply you with a Super Bill that you can submit to your insurance if we are out of your network. Please first check with your insurance company that they will pay out of network for Mental Health Services.
How do we get support as parents?
Whole Family Therapy provides many supports for parents and caregivers.
Parent Sessions are for families whose children are participating in Individual Therapy here; these sessions with their child's clinician engage parents in the treatment process and collaboratively develop strategies to support the growth and healing of their children.
We also offer Parent Coaching for families seeking an individualized experience that allows parents to explore the unique values, strengths, experiences, and challenges within their own family system, and develop parenting strategies that address the specific needs of the children and promote healthy relationships among family members.
We also offer a monthly Parenting Workshop that includes brain-based and attachment-based strategies for parents to develop the meaningful connections and nurturing conditions that promote the growth and development of their children.
At the top of our home page, select the "Child Mental Health or Parent/Co-Parent Coaching Consultation" button to schedule a 15-minute phone consultation. Let us explore how we can support you and your family to get to that place where you are thriving.
How to get started.
Click the link below to schedule a free fifteen minute phone consultation in order to get connected with one of our services. Payments accepted: We accept Self pay and the following insurances: Medcost, Aetna, BCBS, and Optum/ United. We are not a Medicaid provider and do not accept any subsidiaries of Medcaid. CURRENTLY ALL OF OUR UNITED THERAPISTS ARE FULL - WE ARE ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS THAT HAVE BCBS, AETNA, OR MEDCOST.
Feel free to contact us for more information!
Call Us: (828) 575-6460
Fax: +1 (828) 484-1839
*New Location*: 4 Northcrest Rd Weaverville, NC 28787
