STRIDES is comprised of a team of
Psychotherapists and Equine Specialists who provide activities with horses designed to promote personal growth, relationship-enhancement, team-building and leadership development. All activities are on-the ground (no riding is involved), and activities are designed to meet your specific goals. We offer sessions for individuals, couples, (traditional and non-traditional), families, groups, small businesses and large corporations. |
STRIDES is located in Southern California.
We have 3 locations: Green Valley Santa Clarita Palmdale |
STRIDES Psychotherapists use horses in their sessions to help humans overcome life's obstacles, successfully navigate relationship challenges, heal from post-traumatic stress, anxiety, substance use, and other life stressors.
We also work with businesses, corporations, and organizations to provide Team Building Workshops and Leadership Training leading to greater employee cohesion, retention, and increased productivity in the workplace.
We are available to provide workshops and services to helping professionals such as doctors, nurses, therapists/interns, school personnel, veterinarian staff, etc. to assist with the high emotional demands that can lead to Compassion Fatigue.
MEET OUR STAFF
Dina Taylor, LMFT
Dina received her masters degree from Phillips Graduate
Institute, and was licensed as a Marriage Family Child Therapist in 1991.
Her passion for horses led her to seek out certification from
EAGALA which she received in 2012.
Dina is fluent in American Sign Language, and in her
spare time she enjoys hanging out with her musical family.
Katie Ryan, LMFT
Katie has had a private practice in Valencia, CA since 2007.
She is EAGALA certified (equine specialist and mental health)
and recently published a book about horses and equine therapy entitled Horse Wisdom Alchemy.
STRIDES practitioners are trained and certified through EAGALA, a nationally recognized organization that trains and certifies professionals who practice equine assisted psychotherapy
and personal development.
