Equine-Assisted Therapy at Walk Intuit
A Grounded, Relational Path to Healing
At Walk Intuit, our Equine‑Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) transcends conventional modalities. Rooted in trauma‑informed, somatic practice, it invites individuals, families, and groups to engage deeply through body‑mind‑spirit integration. With the guidance of a licensed mental health professional alongside a trained equine specialist, these sessions unfold in the presence of our carefully selected therapy horses—powerful, sentient partners in your healing journey.
Why Equine Therapy Makes a Difference
This experiential, ground‑based therapy draws you into rich, real‑time engagement—leading a horse, navigating herd dynamics, or practicing mindful grooming. These embodied interactions offer immediate feedback, revealing relational patterns and emotional states that may remain obscured in traditional talk therapy.
Horses as Co-Therapists: Mirroring, Coaching, Trusting
Our herd is not mere tools; they are intuitive collaborators. With remarkable sensitivity to body language and energetic cues, they mirror your emotional landscape with striking clarity. This enables clients to:
Cultivate emotional awareness
Strengthen self-confidence and assertiveness
Identify and transform habitual patterns
Practice healthy boundary-setting and co-regulation
Experience safety within relational connections
One client reflected:
“The horses knew what I was feeling before I could name it.”
Who Benefits Most
Our Equine Therapy supports a wide spectrum of needs:
Adolescents and adults coping with trauma, grief, anxiety, or depression
Families striving for deeper connection and attunement
Teens and young adults developing emotional regulation and identity awareness
Clients in treatment or IOPs enhancing somatic approaches beyond clinical walls
Groups focusing on team-building, recovery, or personal development
Treatment centers can especially benefit from integrating this trauma-informed, experiential modality, with custom contracts that align equine therapy seamlessly into broader care plans.
Locations, Access, and Coverage
Service Locations:
Orange Park Acres, Orange County, CA
Costa Mesa, Orange County, CA
We offer Equine Therapy to individuals, families, and treatment-center groups in these serene and accessible equestrian environments.
Insurance & Pricing Options:
Insurance accepted: Cigna, UHC, Optum, Oscar, and additional providers
Standard rate: $250 for a 50-minute individual EAP session
Group and treatment-center contracts: Custom rates available upon request
Financial accessibility: Sliding-scale options and scholarships may be offered
Begin Your Healing Journey with Walk Intuit
Whether you're an individual eager to explore somatic healing, a family seeking deeper connection, or a treatment provider pursuing innovative modalities, Walk Intuit stands ready to Walk With You. Together, we cultivate spaces where insight, trust, and transformation unfold—one mindful step at a time.
Ready to begin? Contact us to explore how Equine-Assisted Therapy at Orange Park Acres or Costa Mesa can support your path to healing and connection.
Personalized Mental Health Care Rooted in Relationship
Walk Intuit is a nonprofit mental health organization offering trauma-informed therapy and holistic healing services to individuals, youth, families, and communities. We specialize in attachment-oriented treatment and utilize somatic therapy, EMDR, equine-assisted psychotherapy, expressive arts, and integrative approaches that support clients in restoring ability for connection and healing relational wounds.
Quick Services Overview:
Individual & Family Therapy
Equine-Assisted Therapy
EMDR & Somatic Therapies
Group & Youth Programs
Art, Movement, and Sound Healing
Inclusive, Accessible Healing for All
We serve a wide range of individuals and groups navigating trauma, grief, stress, and life transitions. Our services are offered in person and via telehealth, with accessibility supports including insurance options, sliding scale, and community-funded scholarships.
Equine therapy groups for treatment and recovery centers
Adults healing from trauma or burnout
Survivors of sexual trafficking
Veterans and first responders
Teens and youth in foster care
Young adults aging out of foster care
LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities
Neurodivergent individuals
Corporate teams seeking mindfulness and connection
An Ecosystem of Care, Built for Individual Healing.
At Walk Intuit, healing doesn’t happen in isolation. You’re supported by a team of dedicated mental health clinicians working together to provide customized care. We follow best practices in trauma-informed therapy while honoring your intuition and agency at every step.
✔ Master’s-level, trauma-informed clinicians
✔ Most insurance accepted (incl. Medicare & Tricare)
✔ Sliding scale available for private pay
✔ Whole-person care: mental, physical, emotional
✔ Customized treatment plans
✔ Inclusive and affirming spaces
Impact & Community
With your support, Walk Intuit provides free and low-cost care to underserved communities—including youth in foster care, veterans, and families without access to trauma-informed services. Donations help feed our therapy herd, fund teen programs, and bring holistic healing to hundreds each year.