Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get started?
Contact us:
- Call 479-515-8700 or
- Email info@stablestepstherapy.com.
- Click here to submit an online form
What is Counseling with Horses?
Counseling with Horses is an experiential therapy. Sessions are tailored to your unique needs and may include: creation of self-regulation skills; constructing solutions to problems; learning how to create and maintain healthy relationships; practicing new behavior patterns; and more!
Will I ride horses?
No. All interactions with the horses are on the ground.
What is the cost?
Counseling with Horses and EA-EMDR
- $250 for a 50 minute session.
- We accept some insurances listed below. We also offer a sliding scale for cash-pay clients.
Respite
- $80 for a 50 minute session
- Discount for Mental Health Professionals
Intensives
- The fee for intensives vary depending on length of intensive.
Team Building
- The fee for team building varies depending on number of people and length of experience.
Do you take insurance?
Stable Steps accepts the following insurances:
- Ambetter
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Cigna
- Municipal
- Medicaid
- QualChoice
- United Healthcare
- AR Total Care (PASSE)
- CareSource (PASSE)
- Empower (PASSE)
- Summit (PASSE)
For those that do not have insurance, or chose to not use it, we offer a sliding scale. Please contact us for more information.
Do I need horse experience?
No horse experience is necessary and sessions are tailored with your comfort in mind. Some people choose to remain outside of the pasture. Some choose to be up close and personal with the horses.
What do you treat?
- Depression
- Generalized Anxiety Disorders
- Panic Attacks
- Phobias
- PTSD
- Dissociation
- Abuse and Neglect
- Stress Reduction
- Vicarious Trauma
- Crime Victims
- Natural Disaster
- And more!
What is EMDR?
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a modality used to treat troubling symptoms of trauma. It was developed by Dr. Francine Shapiro and has been extensively researched and proven effective for treatment of a variety of issues. EMDR helps us process memories which contributed to negative beliefs about ourselves.
What is Equilateral®: Equine-Assisted EMDR?
EquiLateral®: Equine-Assisted EMDR is an animal-assisted approach to EMDR Therapy. It was created by Sarah Jenkins, MC, LPC and is an EMDRIA approved EMDR protocol.
What is Respite?
These sessions offer a way to receive rest and relief. Respite sessions can include time with the horses, or simply outdoors. Respite sessions are not mental health therapy.
Do I need a referral?
No referral needed! Contact us to find out how to begin services!
- 479-515-8700
- info@stablestepstherapy.com
- Click here to submit an online form
