Business Details
Expert Psychotherapy and Equine-Assisted Therapy in Sykesville, MD
At VR Equine Growth & Learning Center, we specialize in providing psychotherapy and equine-assisted therapy to help individuals, families, and organizations achieve emotional balance and personal growth. With over 30 years of combined experience in mental health and equine therapy, our team utilizes a holistic approach that integrates nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, and the therapeutic presence of horses.Our services are designed to address a wide range of mental health challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders, while fostering resilience and self-awareness. We serve Howard County, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Central Maryland, offering tailored programs for children, adolescents, adults, and corporate teams. Our commitment to evidence-based practices and client-centered care ensures that each individual receives personalized support to navigate life's challenges and achieve lasting well-being.
Services
Psychotherapy
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Corporate Team Building
Play Therapy
Workshops/Groups
Equine Teambuilding
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of experience in equine-assisted psychotherapy and mental health counseling.
- Our team includes EAGALA-certified specialists with expertise in trauma, anxiety, and behavioral disorders.
- We integrate holistic practices like nutrition and mindfulness into personalized treatment plans.
- Our programs cater to diverse clients, including children, families, and corporate teams.
- We provide immediate, honest feedback through equine interactions to enhance self-awareness.
Associations and certifications
- EAGALA
Services
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy uses interactions with horses to promote emotional growth and self-awareness. Clients engage in ground activities with horses, processing behaviors and patterns to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral disorders. This experiential therapy fosters resilience, communication skills, and personal insight through immediate feedback from horses.
Corporate Team Building
Corporate Team Building programs use equine interactions to enhance workplace relationships and leadership skills. Teams participate in ground activities with horses, developing communication, trust, and problem-solving abilities. This innovative approach addresses real-world challenges, improving productivity and fostering a positive corporate culture through honest feedback from horses.
Traditional Psychotherapy
Traditional Psychotherapy offers talk-based sessions for clients seeking emotional support and mental health treatment. Using cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and mindfulness techniques, therapists help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. This service emphasizes collaboration, personalized strategies, and holistic well-being for lasting change.
People
Brenda von Rautenkranz
Psychotherapist
Brenda von Rautenkranz, M.S., LCPC, NCC, EAGALA Certified, brings over 30 years of experience in mental health and equine therapy. Her holistic approach integrates nutrition, mindfulness, and equine interactions to address trauma, anxiety, and behavioral disorders, empowering clients to achieve emotional balance and resilience.
Walter von Rautenkranz
Equine Specialist
Walter von Rautenkranz, a certified equine specialist with 30+ years of experience, supports therapy sessions by observing horse-client interactions. His expertise in horse behavior and EAGALA-certified practices ensures safe, effective equine-assisted interventions that foster self-awareness and emotional growth for individuals and teams.
Questions
What is equine-assisted psychotherapy?
Equine-assisted psychotherapy uses interactions with horses to promote emotional growth and self-awareness through ground activities and guided reflection.
How do horses help in therapy sessions?
Horses provide immediate, honest feedback through their behavior, helping clients recognize patterns and develop communication, trust, and problem-solving skills.
What mental health issues do you address?
We treat anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, behavioral disorders, and stress-related conditions using holistic and equine-assisted approaches.
Do you offer corporate training programs?
Yes, our equine-assisted corporate team-building programs enhance leadership, communication, and teamwork for businesses in Howard County and beyond.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Howard County, Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Central Maryland with in-person and customized therapy programs.
