Our mission is to provide our community with a unique therapy that is effective and accessible.

Through extensive training, we have developed a practice rooted in traditional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and strengthened with Play Therapy techniques. Over the past three years, we have integrated Equine Assisted Psychotherapy into our practice.

Equine assisted psychotherapy (EAP) is a model of treatment developed by EAGALA, The Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (www.eagala.org) . This model utilizes a team approach to healing. The team consists of a Licensed Mental Health Therapist, an Equine Professional and ........ A Horse. EAP is used in conjunction with or as an alternative to traditional talk therapy. We are currently the only practice in Southern Maryland offering it

We have found EAP to be extremely effective in working with families, groups and individuals.

Diane McKissick, LCSW-C, EAP Level II
Laura Hillman, Equine Professional, EAP Level I

LoneSpirit Counseling Center
41201 Friendship Court
Mechanicsville, Maryland 20659

Phone: 301-373-7750
Fax: 301-373-2626
Email: Dianemmck@yahoo.com