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She enjoys
working with
those who
are ready to
change the
behavior
patterns.
Eating
disorders
start for a
multitude of
reasons and
can cause
damage to
the body of
the
individual
participating
in the
disease,
damage to
the family
system, and
damage to
functioning
in every day
life. Abbie
feels
strongly
about
unveiling
the
relationship
with the
eating
disorder and
reconnecting
her clients
to their
families,
friends, and
support
systems.
Coming to
counseling
with the
knowledge of
what it is
like to
stand in her
client's
shoes, she
can offer a
genuine, yet
pointed
approach to
dealing with
those who
are
suffering
from an
eating
disorder. In
addition to
working with
eating
disordered
individuals,
Abbie works
with
adolescents
and adults
who are
dealing with
a variety of
issues,
including
anxiety,
addictions,
depression
and
co-dependency.
Abbie is
also
responsible
for the
newest
addition to
LifeWorks,
Horses Heal.
As a rider
since the
young age of
eight, Abbie
is now able
to join
together her
fascination
and
companionship
of horses
with her
excitement
for the
field of
counseling.
Abbie was
certified by
EAGALA
in 2004.
Equine
Assisted
Psychotherapy
is
experiential
in nature.
This means
that
participants
learn about
themselves
and others
by
participating
in
activities
with the
horses, and
then
processing
(or
discussing)
feelings,
behaviors,
and
patterns.
This
approach has
been
compared to
the ropes
courses used
by
therapists,
treatment
facilities,
and human
development
courses
around the
world. But
EAP has
the added
advantage of
utilizing
horses,
dynamic and
powerful
living
beings.
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Abbie
charges
$110 for
a 50
minute
session.
To
get more
information
on Abbie
or to
inquire
about an
appointment,
please
call
214.357.4001
or
Request
Information!
Email:
achesney@wefixbrains.com