FAQs
Answers to your frequently-asked questions

Who can benefit from Equine Assisted Therapy?
                                                           
Equine Assisted Therapy has proven effective in the treatment of individuals, couples, and groups in all age ranges with a wide range of issues, including:

Anxiety            
Combat Stress            
Emotional, physical and sexual abuse
Depression                                 
Grieving                         
Anger Management                    
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Phobias                          
Chemical Dependency
Communication Issues
Relational Issues
Functional Living Skills
Women at Risk
Youthful Offenders
Adolescent Behavioral Issues

Where is Horses for Healing LLC located?
                                                           
Horses for Healing LLC ’s 25 acre Equine Assisted Therapy facilities are conveniently located near the Intersection of Interstate 26 and Highway 74 in Polk County, NC.
                                                           
We are only 20 minutes from Hendersonville and Spartanburg, and just 30 minutes from both Greenville and Asheville. Transportation is available upon request.
                                                           
Located on 25 acres of pastoral farmland in the temperate foothills of Western North Carolina, Horses for Healing LLC provides a tranquil year-round setting for private and group healing interaction.
                                                           
Will my insurance cover treatment?      
                                                           
Horses for Healing LLC ’s Equine Assisted Therapeutic Services are covered by most major insurance plans, and we also accept all forms of private payment. In most cases, Equine Assisted Therapy can be partially or fully funded by insurance.                              
                                                           
How much does Equine Assisted Therapy cost?
                                                           
Horses for Healing LLC ’s Equine Assisted Therapy is offered for individuals, families and groups. We offer hourly and group rates. Agency rates are available.
                                                           
Do I need to be "Horse Savvy" to benefit from Equine Assisted Therapy?                    
                                                           
Not at all! The vast majority of individual, couples and groups that visit the Horses for Healing LLC facilities have never been "up close and personal" with horses.
                                                           
Does Horses for Healing LLC accept referrals from other mental health professionals?     
                                                           
Yes. About two-thirds of those treated at the Horses for Healing LLC facilities are referred to us by other mental health professionals.
                                                           
Does Horses for Healing LLC provide programs for agencies?     
                                                           
Yes, eight week programs and individual sessions are available for agency clients.
                                                           
Can my family be involved with my therapy at Horses for Healing LLC?
                                                           
While the support of family in any therapeutic situation is very important, family participation in an individual's therapy is allowed only on an audit basis. However, Horses for Healing LLC does also offer couples, family, and group therapy as well.
                                                           
I haven't consulted with a mental health professional – Is it still possible to be treated at Horses for Healing LLC?
                                                           
Contact us for an initial telephone consultation, and if Equine Assisted Therapy seems indicated, a one-on-one evaluation of status may be scheduled. All inquires are, of course, strictly confidential.