Equine-Assisted psychotherapy (eap)

Porter's House offers Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for those engaged in our Outpatient Therapy Program!

EAP is the combined use of horses, a licensed therapist, and an equine specialist to support clients in making progress towards individual treatment goals. EAP allows for healing through connection as clients work to build trust and form healthy relationships with an equine(s). There is a focus on how the client naturally builds the relationship with their equine and the internal changes that must occur to create the desired, healthy connection. Through this work, they simultaneously and experientially explore patterns in their current relationships across various settings. 

Medicaid (Husky) or self-pay is accepted. 

*EAP sessions are offered in Naugatuck and are based on availability.