Equine-Assisted Therapy in Houston, Texas

Know yourself better, Heal your relationships, Experience real connection

Come on out, meet the herd, and experience healing & connection

Healing Through Connection with Horse Therapy

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy at JEM Wellness & Counseling is rooted in the trauma-informed model of Natural Lifemanship, which recognizes that healing happens within safe, connected relationships.

Sometimes the path to healing begins with pausing to notice our surroundings, regulate our nervous system, ground ourselves in the present, and partnering with equine can all support our journeys toward healing, recovery and growth. Safe, present, connected relationships are the cornerstone of us feeling well and connected to ourselves, leading us toward balanced and fulfilling lifestyles.

Through interactions with horses and a licensed therapist, clients learn to recognize emotions, regulate their nervous systems, build trust, establish boundaries, and experience authentic connection.

No riding experience is necessary.

Equine Therapy Supports

  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Anxiety and depression
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Attachment wounds
  • Emotional regulation
  • Grief and loss
  • Burnout
  • Life transitions
  • Recovery from substances
  • Eating Disorders & Emotional Eating

Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Workshops/Retreats

Discover a unique path to healing and growth at the ranch through our tailored equine-assisted psychotherapy program.

We offer a twice-monthly Equine-Assisted Support Group for Adults focused on personal development (assessment required), year-round ‘Horse Whisperer’ Equine Experiences for anyone looking to build a fun, heartfelt connection with horses, ponies, or donkey.

You are invited to a mindful equine-assisted experience.

You spend all week focusing on others. Come out to the ranch and enjoy a Friday afternoon to focus on yourself.

You will ground in nature, spend time with the herd, connect with colleagues, and experience this somatic experiential modality at work for yourself.

When: quarterly, Fridays Time: 2:30p-4p

Where: Brookside Ranch (Pearland, Tx.)

Cost: $25

*Space is limited

JEM Wellness & Counseling Equine Services

  • Individual & Family Equine-assisted Support
  • Half & Full-day Equine-assisted experiences (connect with us to hear about our offerings)
    • Workshops
    • Retreats
  • Leadership Team Building & Cohesion
    • 2-hour group experience
    • Half-day retreat

JEM Equine is offered at 2 Houston locations:

Central Houston:  Brookside Ranch (Pearland)

North Houston:          Good Vibes Farm (Cypress/Tomball)

No horse experience necessary.

We look forward to introducing you to this special herd of horses, ponies, mini-horses and donkeys.

After an initial assessment, the JEM Wellness & Counseling team will recommend an Equine treatment plan designed to support you toward meeting your goals. We are trained in Natural Lifemanship and Eagala models of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning.