Carly Loor

Facilitator

Since 2009, I have been fortunate to call the barn my home (and office)—and the horses and staff my family. Hi, my name is Carly, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, specializing in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. I have the pleasure of providing mental health services at HERD Foundation. I am trained and certified in the three pillars of equine therapy models as both a Mental Health Professional and an Equine Professional.

With my experience and appreciation for a horse's instinctual connection with each other and nature, it has been a precious foundation to blend that with my understanding of people as an interconnected system of self, family, community, and beyond. This foundation and background of neurobiology, evidence-based trauma approaches, mindfulness, mind-body connection, and attachment offer a holistic foundation to bring together horses and therapy. Everything we do in a session is meant to build these interconnected systems through relationships, including relationships with the horses, oneself, and others.

My work with individuals is focused on identifying what is holding one back, gently letting go of the parts that no longer serve, and mindfully practicing a new way of being—allowing those to intentionally build awareness and connection back to one's mind, body and spirit- handing back control to one's self.

As a lifelong horsewoman, my qualifications include Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Psychotherapy through Natural Lifemanship, EAGALA, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning, and a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding and Vaulting Instructor. This allows our mental health team to tailor psychotherapy most effectively for each group and individual that comes through the gates.

I am deeply honored to serve and walk aside those who are seeking support- where we can connect, heal and find wholeness & inner peace in a nonjudgmental environment.