Your Equine-Assisted Therapy Dream Team in Michigan
*In-person animal assisted therapy appointments available!
At Bright Spot Counseling’s Plymouth location at Serenity Oaks Equine Sanctuary, healing begins with four hooves, deep presence, and an intuitive connection that goes beyond words. Meet Missy and Dream—our equine co-therapists and the heart of our equine-assisted therapy program in Michigan.
Missy brings a calm, grounding energy to each session, intuitively sensing when clients need quiet support. Dream balances that energy with a curious, expressive nature, inviting connection, movement, and emotional expression. Together, they help clients feel safe, seen, and ready to heal at their own pace.
What Is Equine-Assisted Therapy?
Equine-assisted therapy (also known as equine-facilitated psychotherapy) is a powerful, experiential form of mental health treatment. Clients engage with horses through groundwork—no riding involved—as part of a structured therapy session led by a licensed clinician.
Because horses respond in real time to body language, energy, and emotional congruence, they offer honest, immediate feedback that helps clients gain insight, increase emotional regulation, and connect with their authentic selves. This approach is especially effective for trauma, anxiety, grief, and relationship issues.
Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy
Clients benefit from:
- Emotional regulation and nervous system support
- Increased self-awareness and confidence
- Relief from anxiety, trauma, and chronic stress
- Insight into relationship dynamics and boundaries
- A felt sense of calm, clarity, and connection
- A break from the office setting for deeper, embodied healing
Missy and Dream make these benefits possible by holding space in their own grounded, intuitive way. Clients often describe feeling more regulated, clear, and empowered after just a few sessions.
How Much Does It Cost?
Each session costs $170 and is led by a licensed mental health therapist. The good news? Equine-assisted therapy is covered by most major insurances, including Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Priority Health, Medicar, and others. We are happy to verify your benefits and help you understand your coverage before starting.
Bright Spot Counseling is committed to making this powerful work as accessible as possible. Clients can use insurance or private pay options depending on their needs and plan.
Experience Equine-Assisted Therapy in Michigan
Located at Serenity Oaks in Plymouth, Bright Spot Counseling offers equine-assisted therapy for teens, adults, and individuals seeking deeper healing. Whether you’re working through trauma, anxiety, or just feel stuck in old patterns, our sessions help you reconnect with yourself in a way that’s grounded, gentle, and truly transformative.
To schedule a session with Missy and Dream or learn more about insurance coverage, visit www.brightspottherapy.com or call 248.296.3104. We’d love to welcome you to the sanctuary.
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-How Horses Help Humans Heal and Thrive. – https://www.washingtonpost.com/creativegroup/zoetis/how-horses-help-humans-heal-and-thrive
