Stephanie Kukich

Equine Professional

Stephanie Kukich is an Equine Specialist and National Certified Counselor. In 2011, she earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Appalachian State University with concentrations in both addiction counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy.

With a commitment to lifelong learning and personal development, Stephanie is a student of the Natural Lifemanship Institute, which teaches a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach to providing Equine-Assisted Services. She also recently earned her certification as an Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning (ESMHL) through PATH International.

As an Equine Professional and member of HERD’s E-Team, Stephanie co-facilitates Equine-Assisted Learning sessions that support our client's healing and growth through the experience and exploration of the horse-human relationship. 

For Stephanie, it is truly a privilege to take part in this powerful experiential work which promotes the formation of deep, meaningful, connected relationships with self, others, and our equine partners. For Stephanie, one of the most rewarding aspects of working with the HERD Foundation has been witnessing our clients’ experience major “aha moments” and positive shifts in the arena that they then later take with them into their everyday lives.