Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Nebo Hill Sanctuary will provide Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (TF-EAP) based on the teachings of the Natural Lifemanship Model™. This model emphasizes the importance of relationships and connection to assist in the healing process of trauma and attachment barriers.
What is Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy?
Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy allows clients to experience trauma-informed therapy in nature and healing through developing connected relationships with equines. These services are provided by a licensed mental health therapist and equine specialist to ensure the client and equine are physically and emotionally supported. TF-EAP is based on the Natural Lifemanship Model that utilizes trauma-informed modalities to implement comprehensive EAP services.
Benefits to Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Reduced anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms
Improve self-regulation and emotional expression
Increase confidence and connection to mind and body
Earn and establish a secure attachment style
Enhance interpersonal skills and ability to connect with others
Who We Serve
Survivors of trauma including physical & emotional abuse and assault
Perinatal mental health, pregnancy/infant loss, and post-abortion survivors
LGBTQIA+ adolescents, family, and adults
Parents navigating supporting their children’s needs
Individuals experiencing anxiety, panic symptoms, and emotion dysregulation
Nebo Hill Team
Mental Health Therapist
Lisa Soleymani-Alizadeh, LPC, LCPC, PMH-C
NL Level 2 Trained
Equine Specialist
Holly Bentley, RN, BSN
NL Level 1 Trained
NayNay
Equine Healing Partner (Pony)
Nebo
Equine Healing Partner (Pony)
Sugar
Equine Healing Partner (Donkey)
Sassy
Equine Healing Partner (Donkey)
About the Journey
I grew up spending time with my grandma on her land with her horses and have many fond memories of my connection to her animals.
When my grandmother passed away in 2019, my partner and I decided to move onto her land and carry on her legacy by raising our own family making special memories with nature and animals as well.
We currently have two ponies and two donkeys who we love dearly. I found myself experiencing sacred and healing moments when connecting with my animals. I began to dream of sharing the experience of equine-human connection with others.
This dream has lead me to develop a passion for combining my experience supporting human’s emotional wellbeing and my passion for connecting with equines to heal and grow. Nebo Hill Sanctuary is named after the road my grandmother and now my families’ land is located and I feel incredibly lucky to be able to open our own equine sanctuary for healing specializing in perinatal mental health, women’s mental health, and anxiety and depression for adolescent, young adults, and females.