Our Services

The Golden Horse Approach

Golden Horse Counseling stands as a dedicated center for those navigating the complexities of trauma, offering a transformative and holistic approach to healing. Specializing in complex trauma, we blend traditional therapeutic practices with innovative, body-centered techniques to support clients on their journey toward self-connection, empowerment, and resilience.

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Trauma Focused Therapy

For adults aged 18 and older who are actively seeking counseling sessions and therapeutic support utilizing the diverse modalities that Golden Horse Counseling has to offer, we provide a welcoming and inclusive environment to promote healing and personal growth.

EMDR and DBR are primarily used for local residents in the Spanish Fork area, but easily accessible from Salt Lake. Telehealth available for all Utah and Idaho Residents. Some insurance accepted.

Consultation

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Consultation is available for EMDR-trained clinicians who are looking to deepen their clinical decision-making—not just apply the protocol. Whether you’re newly trained and building confidence, working toward EMDRIA certification, or navigating the complexity of dissociation, consultation at Golden Horse Counseling is grounded in clear conceptualization, pacing, and real-world application.

Current Consultation Offerings:
• EMDR Certification Consultation (individual and small group options)
• EMDR Integration Group (dissociation-informed; building confidence with complex cases)
• Advanced EMDR & Structural Dissociation Group (for clinicians already working within a dissociation framework)
• EquiLateral® Consultation Group (for clinicians trained in the Equine-Assisted EMDR protocol)

Now Offering - Deep Brain Reorienting Consultation

  • DBR Consultation for those who have taken Level 1 training.

Equestrians

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Elevate your equestrian experience with our specialized Deep Brain Reorienting experiential sessions tailored for riders seeking a deeper connection with themselves and their horses. Whether you're aiming to enhance performance or overcome traumatic incidents, our unique approach integrates the healing power of Deep Brain Reorienting. Gain insights, build confidence, and foster a harmonious partnership with your horse as you navigate the barriers that equestrians face.

Telehealth and in-person sessions in Utah are available.

Healing from trauma is a lifelong journey, and Golden Horse Counseling provides ongoing support to clients even after formal therapy concludes. Whether through intensives, workshops, or follow-up check-ins, clients are encouraged to stay connected to the tools, resources, and community that support their continued growth and well-being. Golden Horse is more than just a place to heal—it is a community committed to long-term recovery, personal transformation, and the cultivation of inner peace.

Seek spaces where they listen, so you can learn to speak.
— Brittani L. Frade

“Take the time it takes so it takes less time.” Pat Parelli