clinician-equine partnership
The Ranch Offers Guided Therapeutic Experiences In A Safe, Compassionate And Nonjudgmental Environment
Our mission at Double R Ranch is to offer trauma-informed opportunities for restoration and healing through the expert guidance of a licensed counselor and their equine partners.
If you are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, disconnected, or lonely, or if you are navigating anxiety, depression, or past trauma, our counselor will support you with thoughtfully designed attachment-based therapeutic activities that promote observation, awareness, reflection, emotional growth, and healing.
The practitioners at Double R Ranch offers transformative guided therapeutic experiences in a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental setting where individuals, couples, and families can deepen their connections, improve communication, heal from past challenges, and cultivate balance and regulation for a brighter future.
We also are proud to host retreats and group experiences focused on specific mental health and wellness topics to enhance personal growth and community support.
You Don’t Have To Suffer Any Longer
We have witnessed how interactions with the horses can profoundly transform and inspire personal growth and mental wellness, often more swiftly than in traditional office settings.
At Double R Ranch, we envision a sanctuary where you can slow down, disconnect from daily stressors, and cultivate meaningful connections. Time at the Ranch is thoughtfully curated to promote healing, foster growth, and restore healthy relationships with yourself and others. There is great value in setting aside your phone and immersing yourself in the surrounding nature, where we believe that engaging with our specialists and horses can turn internal struggles into lasting well-being.
Meet The Horses
Ginger
Ginger is a friendly but cautious mare whose earlier life experiences caused some trust issues with people. She helps clients work on emotional awareness, building trust, and developing self compassion.
T Bone
T bone is our oldest horse, in his 20’s. He is known for his wise, calm and gentle presence. He can be patient as people explore their inner and outer worlds, lending his strength as they do, and helping people feel safe and grounded as they work toward developing their sense of self.
Willow
Willow is a shy little mare who can take her time warming up to people, but once she does she can be a bit sassy. She is sensitive to people’s emotional experiences as they come up and often responds in a way that spurs self reflection and insight. Willow enjoys being brushed and having her neck gently scratched.
Faro
Faro is a Quarter Horse gelding who is friendly and curious. Faro, whose name means Light House, serves as a trusted guide for people working through unresolved issues and healing trauma experiences.
Ginger
Ginger is a friendly but cautious mare whose earlier life experiences caused some trust issues with people. She helps clients work on emotional awareness, building trust, and developing self compassion.
T Bone
T bone is our oldest horse, in his 20’s. He is known for his wise, calm and gentle presence. He can be patient as people explore their inner and outer worlds, lending his strength as they do, and helping people feel safe and grounded as they work toward developing their sense of self.
Willow
Willow is a shy little mare who can take her time warming up to people, but once she does she can be a bit sassy. She is sensitive to people’s emotional experiences as they come up and often responds in a way that spurs self reflection and insight. Willow enjoys being brushed and having her neck gently scratched.
Faro
Faro is a Quarter Horse gelding who is friendly and curious. Faro, whose name means Light House, serves as a trusted guide for people working through unresolved issues and healing trauma experiences.
FAQ's
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What is Equine Assisted Learning or Equine Assisted Psychotherapy?
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) uses experiential activities with horses to address a variety of non-clinical issues such as building confidence, improve communication, increase self esteem, problem solving, improve relaxation, team building or other life skills.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) requires a licensed mental health professional to work with people and horses to address a number of clinical conditions, including anxiety, post traumatic stress, depression, addiction and grief.
All work with the horses is done on the ground.
What happens in a retreat?
This depends on your group's goals and can include a variety of team building activities, a nature walk, self reflection time and/or a picnic . All retreats include some time spent with one or more of the horses.
Do we offer Telehealth appointments?
Yes, counseling can be scheduled over telehealth in Missouri or Kansas. Counseling areas of expertise are in attachment relationships, trauma, stress reduction, and improving mental health.
The Ranch Services
Equine Assisted Learning
These sessions make up experiential activities with horses to address a variety of non-clinical issues such as building confidence, improve communication, increase self esteem, problem solving, improve relaxation, team building or other life skills.
Pricing & More Info
$185 | 60-90 minute session
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Equine-Assisted sessions are guided by a licensed counselor.
These sessions offer to address a number of clinical conditions, including anxiety, post-traumatic stress, complex post traumatic stress disorder, depression, addiction, and grief, through working with horses and people.
Pricing & More Info
$185 | 60-90 minute session
$375 | 3 hour intensive
Intensives
These 3 hour sessions are designed to offer a concentrated path to healing and psychological growth. The extended session allows for a more in-depth exploration of issues and experiencing.
For couples, we can work with your primary therapist to focus on a specific issue with the horses to facilitate deeper connection and understanding.
All intensives begin with a separate telehealth intake to clearly understand your specific therapeutic goals to address in the intensive.
Pricing & More Info
$375 | 3 hour Sessions
Equine Groups
Equine Groups are offered periodically to focus on specific issues through 3 to 8 engaging sessions.
These sessions cover essential topics such as stress reduction, compassion fatigue, trauma-informed practices, and relaxation techniques.
Each 2 hour session includes some time spent with the horses.
Pricing & More Info
$350 | Three 60-90 minute sessions
$600 | Eight 60-90 minute sessions
Retreats
We offer 3 hour retreat experiences for groups up to 10 people focused on relaxation and well-being.
You can bring your own group or sign up for one already on the calendar. The goal is for you to leave the Ranch relaxed and rejuvenated.
Counseling
Counseling services offered by licensed mental health professionals. Services range from treating post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, attachment, insecurities, relationship issues, and stress-related mental health concerns. Our focus is not simply on the disorder, but on more holistic mental well-being.
Pricing & More Info
Please call if you have questions or would like more information.
Featured Blog Posts
Why Horses?
A question that frequently comes up when we tell someone we partner with horses in counseling is “Why Horses?”. If you have been around horses and know them, it can be easy to understand but if not, it may take a first session working with the horses and a mental health practitioner to see how the unique characteristics horses bring to a session enhances the therapeutic process.
Equine Assisted Interactions In An Outdoor Setting Can Support Mental Health
Interactions with horses in an outdoor setting can support mental health in several interconnected ways, combining physical presence, emotional connection in the moment and the grounding influence of nature.
Embrace Healing Through Equine Connection
Begin Your Journey to Wellness Today
Wellness encompasses more than just the absence of illness; it is a journey of transformation and personal growth toward achieving a balanced and healthy lifestyle both mentally and physically.
Here at Double R Ranch, we believe in the power of learning how to embrace a fulfilling life. We invite you to reach out and book a session outdoors with our horses and an experienced practitioner, as we welcome you with open arms on your path to wellness.
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WARNING | Under Missouri law, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, a livestock activity sponsor, a livestock owner, a livestock facility, a livestock auction market, or any employee thereof is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine or livestock activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine or livestock activities pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri.
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Visit Us
To ensure client confidentiality, visits to Double R Ranch are by appointment only
WARNING | Under Missouri law, an equine activity sponsor, an equine professional, a livestock activity sponsor, a livestock owner, a livestock facility, a livestock auction market, or any employee thereof is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in equine or livestock activities resulting from the inherent risks of equine or livestock activities pursuant to the Revised Statutes of Missouri.