About
With a 20-year history, Soul Friends has established collaborative relationships with over 25 community agencies statewide and is credentialed by the Department of Children and Families to serve children in need. Their mission is to provide innovative clinical and educational programs that promote the healing benefits of the human-animal bond and nature for children, families, young adults, veterans, and first responders. Soul Friends' staff partner with their working therapy animals to help children reach goals, change behavior, and experience hope. They believe in the stories of hope in healing of the human-animal bond and are committed to demonstrating their effectiveness through research efforts. Their programs and services include interactive individual psychotherapy, equine-assisted psychotherapy, and equine-assisted learning and leadership. Soul Friends is dedicated to providing compassionate, accepting, and supportive counseling, incorporating best practices such as play therapy, CBT, and EMDR. They have a strong belief in the healing connection of the human-animal bond and nature.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
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Services & specialties
Interactive Individual Psychotherapy
Individual, family, and group psychotherapy for children, families, and adults providing comprehensive mental health services with a strong belief in the healing connection of the human-animal bond and nature.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Equine-assisted psychotherapy and equine-assisted learning and leadership program in four locations across CT, providing individual, family, and group therapy and/or social skills and learning with the consent of horses and other therapeutic farm animals.
Equine-Assisted Learning and Leadership
Equine-assisted learning and leadership program providing individual, family, and group therapy and/or social skills and learning with the consent of horses and other therapeutic farm animals.