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Professional Consultation in Equine Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy

Interest in equine assisted counseling and psychotherapy seems to be growing almost every day from both clients looking for services and professionals wanting to offer these services ethically and effectively. ECC President, Dr. Hallie Sheade, receives requests for information and consultation almost daily from individuals all over the world. Dr. Sheade is dual-credentialed as both a mental health professional and equine specialist. She holds a Ph.D in Counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S). She is also a PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) and PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI). Dr. Sheade has developed equine assisted counseling and psychotherapy programs from the ground up. Through ECC, Dr. Sheade and her team have provided over 6,000 equine assisted counseling sessions to children, adolescents, and adults including individual, couple/family, and group sessions. Her combined educational background and years of experience provide her with a unique skill in helping other professionals to build programs in equine assisted counseling. Dr. Sheade is an expert in the field and authored a comprehensive book on the field, Equine-Assisted Counseling and Psychotherapy: Healing Through Horses, now available for purchase. Dr. Sheade loves connecting with other professionals and is happy to provide her expertise in a number of areas. 

Program Development

  • Risk Management and Liability Insurance
  • Business Structures and Facility Partnerships
  • Intake and Clinical Documentation
  • Staff Qualifications, Training, and Competencies 
  • Building Effective Treatment Teams
  • Facility Design and Logistics
  • Ethical Considerations
  • Partnerships with Community Agencies​


​Equine Partners

  • Selecting Equine Partners
  • Initial Training 
  • Managing Problem Behaviors 
  • Equine Welfare
  • Safety Considerations​

Practice Issues

  • Case Consultation - Conceptualization and Treatment Planning
  • Specific Presenting Concerns and Diagnoses
  • Providing Services in Different Formats (e.g. Individual, Group, Couple/Family)
  • Integration with best practices and evidence-informed approaches​​​
  • Implementing Relational Equine-Partnered Counseling and/or Equine-Partnered Play Therapy

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​​Special Programming: Services for Military

  • Military Cultural Competency
  • Community and Military Partnerships
  • Program Development
  • Case Consultation

Private Consultation Sessions

Consultation sessions are available in-person, by phone, or through video chat. Sessions are private and one-on-one with Dr. Sheade. After completing the form below, we will contact you for a free 15-minute consultation interview to discuss your specific needs and how Dr. Sheade can help you to meet your goals.

30-Minute Consultation - $100.00

60-Minute Consultation - $150.00*

90-Minute Consultation - $200.00


Inquire about discounts for multiple session packages!

*Attendees at past workshops hosted or facilitated by ECC qualify for one single 60-minute consultation at the reduced rate of $125.

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Group Consultation Sessions

We will soon be offering monthly 60-minute group consultation calls by phone and video chat! Topics will vary across program development, equine partners, practice issues, and special programming. Call will be limited to 5 participants. Please note: we must have at least two participants to hold the consultation call.

Please fill out the form below to be notified when we start scheduling group consultation phone calls!
60-Minute Group Consultation Call - $75.00

    Schedule a Consultation Today!

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