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Samantha Hodges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ESMHL
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3 Endorsed
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
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Are you looking for a unique way to reduce stress and anxiety? Are you ready to rediscover your strengths and learn new ways of coping? Or are you looking for someone to help guide & support you through some of life's transitions that might be causing distance in your relationships? Allow me to introduce you to a different way of being in the natural world to grow and heal.
I have specialized education, training, and experience to provide a unique form of therapy called psychotherapy incorporating equines. My goal is to facilitate a relationship between you and the horse to serve as a metaphor and agent for change. This relationship is built through ground activities, no riding involved.
Psychotherapy incorporating equines is a form of mental health counseling and can be provided as the sole form of counseling or may be used in conjunction with other behavioral healthcare services. Research has shown that interactions in outdoor settings with animals help decrease anxiety, stress, depression, and increase clarity.
Call or Email Samantha Hodges now for a free 15 minute consultation - (904) 650-5577
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $200
- Pay by Cash, Check, Paypal, Venmo
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (904) 650-5577
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Samantha Hodges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ESMHL
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / SW21069 Samantha Hodges
- Certificate from University of North Florida Animal-Assisted Therapy in Counseling / 2019
- Certificate from Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship PATH International Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning ESMHL / 2020
- Attended University of North Florida, MSW, Graduated 2019
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Stress
- Coping Skills
Expertise
- Addiction
- ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Bisexual
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
- Experiential Therapy
- Expressive Arts
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (904) 650-5577
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Samantha Hodges
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, ESMHL