About
She has built a reputation for her creativity and willingness to explore non-traditional modalities to assist clients in transforming negative behaviors, perceptions, and negative self-images into more productive and positive ways to approach life. Ms. Bickert specializes in treating trauma and PTSD, anxiety, and depression. She uses a unique approach that incorporates horses to facilitate healing, which she has been doing since 2006. This innovative approach brings renewed passion and excitement to her work. Ms. Bickert has completed various post-graduate certifications, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mind/Body/Medicine Stress Management, guided imagery and hypnotherapy, sand tray, experiential techniques, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAGALA), and Equine Gestalt Coaching Certification. She has also completed a one-year certification program for Combat Veterans at Michigan State University, making her one of the few therapists in the nation with this expertise. Gentle HoofBeats offers a unique and holistic approach to therapy, combining traditional methods with non-traditional approaches like equine-assisted therapy. The practice serves individuals, families, and groups, and is located in Dewitt, MI.
Insurance & payment
Gentle HoofBeats accepts most local insurance providers, as well as Aetna, BHS | Behavioral Health Systems, Blue Care Network, Blue Shield, BlueCross and BlueShield, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna and Evernorth.
- Accept Most Local Insurance Providers
- Aetna
- BHS | Behavioral Health Systems
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna
- MultiPlan
- Health Choice
- Health Net
- Humana
- McLaren
- Medicare
- Meridian
- Optum
- TRICARE
- Wisconsin Physicians Service (WPS) Health Solution
- Out of network
Listed fee: $130 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAGALA)
A unique approach that incorporates horses to facilitate healing.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A treatment approach for trauma and PTSD.
Mind/Body/Medicine Stress Management
A program that helps manage stress and promote overall well-being.
Guided Imagery and Hypnotherapy
A technique that uses visualization and hypnosis to promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Sand Tray
A therapeutic approach that uses a sandbox and miniatures to express and process emotions.
Experiential Techniques
A hands-on approach that uses activities and exercises to promote learning and growth.