Art, equine, talking and nature when combined, can change traditional dynamics of therapy and of daily life, while maintaining boundaries, confidentiality, ethics, and safety. The client or participant gets more than one way or opportunity to explore and move through their thoughts and emotions with support of a team made up of a licensed, marriage and family therapist and specialized staff. Come find your stride with us!
Talk Therapy
Some benefits of therapy in general are to alleviate emotional and psychological problems, resolve personal issues with guidance and support, make personal changes, return to a healthy or healthier status, have an objective perspective and professional opinion regarding what is causing the problem(s) and how to effectively treat the problem.
art therapy
Art is a means of exploration, experimentation, creation and expression. In conjunction therapy, some of the benefits are boost in self-esteem, provide a safe outlet to relieve emotions, giving a sense of control, support self-discovery, stress relief, connection and more. The main focus is on the process and not the final product.
Eagala certified equine assisted therapy
Horses are hard to ignore with their size and presence. The concept of control and power dynamics shift due to the horses size and presence allowing individual refection on how we approach relationships and face other big or overwhelming things in life. Some benefits are improved assertiveness, emotional awareness, empathy, flexibility, impulse control, problem-solving skills and self-actualization.
We provide the ideal environment to allow our clients the opportunity to explore, problem solve, overcome challenges and discover the best solutions for themselves.
Life in Strides operates on a private, family owned 150 acre ranch that is located just off HWY 92, minutes from I-280. This beautiful property affords our clients abundant opportunities to immerse themselves in a calm, quiet, relaxed natural setting, ideal for carving out intentional time for personal and professional growth.