Dr. Angela Fountain
& Associates
Psychological and Counselling Services
For Children and Families
Serving the Durham Region - Oshawa
(905) 655-5813
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Services
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Equine-assisted psychotherapy offers a different way to engage in therapy, especially for those who don’t connect with traditional office-based settings.
Working alongside horses creates opportunities for real-time feedback, emotional awareness, and regulation in a more natural, hands-on environment.
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This approach can be particularly helpful for individuals experiencing anxiety, emotional regulation challenges, social difficulties, or feeling stuck
in more traditional talk therapy.
​To get started, please book one of the following:
• Child & Youth Intake Application Phone Call
• Adult Intake Application Phone Call
Our team will then match you with the appropriate services.
Who can benefit from Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy?
Children, youth and adults with the following concerns can likely benefit from Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy:​
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
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Trauma
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Grief
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Depression
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Anxiety
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Adjustment concerns
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Relationship dynamic issues
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​and other mental health concerns


Benefits of Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy:
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Learn through experience
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Improve self-awareness
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Increase empathy
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Enhance social skills and awareness
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Boost confidence and self-esteem
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Improve self-regulation and coping skills
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A better understanding of oneself and interpersonal relationships
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Increase joint attention and social thinking skills for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
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