Healing Hoof is more than a counseling practice—it’s a mission. We combine the strength and empathy of a veteran- and woman-owned business with the compassion and insight gained through years of experience in trauma, crisis intervention, and equine-assisted psychotherapy.

Often referred to as the Forgotten Mourners, children can be overlooked or misunderstood when it comes to grief. It isn’t purposeful though; some people assume children are too young to be affected or that they don’t fully understand what death means. But the child’s loss is real; their pain is felt deeply; and their mourning is often in isolation. 

You know, when someone falls and skins a knee, we know what to do. We reach for the bandages. When someone’s feeling faint, we call for medical help. But what do we do when someone’s spirit is wounded… when the hurt is invisible, hope has slipped through their fingers, and their faith feels fractured?

That’s where Spiritual First Aid steps in.

For fathers like me, the lesson is clear: real strength is shown through vulnerability, in the courage to ask for support, to lean on resources, and to recognize we can’t carry everything alone.

When we ask for help, we set an example that builds resilience in our children, strengthens families, and unites communities.

As someone who climbed out of the dark and into the light I can say that any and everyone can do this. We are made to heal and live a beautiful life even if you have some bumps in the road.

Health is a badge of honor I gladly wear and will help those to put their badge on as well.

I believe healing happens in relationship—with ourselves, with others, and with the deeper layers of our story.

I hold space for clients to reconnect with what’s true, what’s tender, and what’s possible. My work is rooted in curiosity, compassion, and the belief that you are not broken—just becoming.

Because at the end of the day, leadership isn’t about holding it all together perfectly. It’s about serving my family, team, and our clients well—and doing so in a way that’s sustainable. The meal is worth the cooking.

I hope that by sharing my story, others feel permission to seek help if they need it, and to know that doing so is not a weakness, but a profound strength.

Therapy has been transformative for me, personally and professionally. I wouldn’t be the person or the leader I am today without it.

“As I think back on the events of last winter,, I feel so very grateful for the Mental Health First Aid training I received. Please allow me to share why.”

Like many parents, Aimee has a lot on her plate.

Read about how exercise, mental fitness, sleep, and reading help Aimee to maintain her mental wellness while coping with anxiety and ADHD.

Caitlin navigated many seasons of mental health struggles throughout my life—from postpartum challenges and major life transitions to an ongoing, deep understanding that mental well-being is not a one-time fix, but a lifelong practice. And she believe that’s true for everyone. Mental health is health. It deserves the same attention, care, and intention we give to our physical health—because the two are inseparable.

Joelle traveled a path from overachiever to overwhelming anxiety and then self-care and mental health advocate. She shares the moment she knew she needed to seek help and how she overcame her struggle and worked towards healing.

A Path to Healing and Spiritual Renewal