Why? FAQ’s
Why do you do coaching and therapy outside with horses and other animals?
Because life is not lived inside one therapy office. Animals and the outdoors are our greatest teachers. Life is lived (and learned) outside and out in the world.
What will we do in session?
What won’t we do? We can go for a walk. We can spend time with a horse outside in their paddock. We can do at liberty work with the horse. We can spend time with a horse one on one in their stall. We can sit with a donkey or sit with a cat. The sessions are determined by your needs, and we will collaborate to identify what is the best fit for you that day.
How long are sessions? How often are they?
Sessions are typically around 45 minutes. Sessions are scheduled per each client’s unique needs and goals, however most are either weekly or every other week.
Why does this type of treatment work?
Some people find typical office therapy effective. Some people struggle when all eyes are on them and shut down. When tasked with specific activities, it allows people to open up.
Are the animals safe?
All farm animals are appropriately vaccinated and safe. All animal interaction on the farm is supervised by me, Victoria. When working with all animals, there is some inherent risk involved.
How much do services cost?
I’m happy to do a free 15 minute phone consultation to see if you’re a good fit. A 45 minute counseling or coaching session is $170. A 60 minute counseling or coaching session is $190. An initial intake assessment is $250.
Do you take insurance?
Insurance is an option for telehealth therapy only. I take Aetna, Cigna, and Optum. For out of pocket payments, I can offer a “superbill” that you can submit to insurance for reimbursement.
Is there horseback riding available?
Both farms offer horseback riding lessons, however in coaching and therapy there is generally no riding.
What should I expect at my initial intake assessment?
Plan for the intake to last 90 minutes (it could be less). We will go through our initial intake paperwork, and review things like confidentiality, HIPPA, and scheduling, as well as treatment goals.
Testimonials…
“Victoria is an important support person for our teen, who is dealing with young adult issues but still sees them through the lens of a developing adolescent. It is a rare person who can establish trust with a teen and can also challenge them to think about things differently. Our teen feels fully accepted by Victoria & looks forward to seeing her. ”
“We have been working with Victoria at Wild Child Living for a little over a year. We came to Victoria looking for help with an anxious teenage boy who needed help immediately. Victoria was up for the challenge and understood exactly what he needed. As parents, we were informed, included, and welcomed to communicate openly with Victoria. She has been amazing to work with and the progress he has made with her surpassed our expectations! We have seen our child grow, learn coping skills, and put those skills to work in real world situations. Victoria understands teens so well and finding a good connection is so important in being able to open up, especially at this age range. There has been nothing but complete trust and understanding since day one. Victoria has a gift for truly engaging our son and helping him , as well as us, navigate anxiety in today’s world. We are so fortunate to have her in our lives and we recommend her whole heartedly to anyone looking for a quality therapist! ”