A Place to Breathe, Be, and Belong
Offering equine-assisted therapy, lessons and boarding in Bel Air, MD - where healing, connection and horsemanship meet
Jennifer Kraus, LCSW-C
Jennifer Kraus has ridden and cared for horses over the past 30 years. She has an extensive background in hunters, equitation, pleasure, dressage, and low-level eventing. Jen has successfully shown locally and at the A-rated levels throughout her riding career, resulting in numerous year-end championships.
Jen enjoys seeing the growth and success of all of her clients. She can help you achieve your goals, whether winning a competition, moving up a higher level, completing personal riding goals, creating a positive connection with the horse, learning more about yourself, or providing a safe space to de-stress. She works with individuals of all ages and prides herself on meeting the person where they are, utilizing strengths, and taking the best learning pace for the individual.
Jen has a lifelong passion for helping people and incorporating her love of horses. She grew up volunteering for a therapeutic riding program (Maryland Council for Special Equestrians), teaching lessons, and helping riders in the Special Olympics. She sees the therapeutic benefits for all individuals to spending time with horses by either interacting on the ground or on horseback. This inspired her to become certified through the Equine Growth and Assisted Learning Program in 2014. After acting as an equine specialist for several years, she was inspired to obtain her MSW from Salisbury University to become a therapist herself. She presently holds the Military Services Individual Designation through EAGALA. Jen was also certified in 2021 through Natural Lifemanship.
Jessica Giacobbe, LCPC
Jessica Giacobbe, LCPC, is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who provides compassionate and effective therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. She is dedicated to creating a supportive environment where clients feel heard, understood, and empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
With a client-centered approach at the core of her work, Jessica tailors treatment to each individual’s unique needs and goals. By using skills drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, she helps clients build coping skills, manage emotions, and improve relationships. She has helped individuals navigate concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem issues.
Outside of her work, Jessica enjoys spending time with her niece, attending football games, and volunteering at a local animal rescue.
Jessica accepts Kaiser Permanente of the Mid Atlantic, Ascension (SmartHealth), Aetna, Quest Behavioral Health, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania, Anthem EAP, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health and has an expected date 12/5 for CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
Amenities
- 150x200 outdoor arena with lights and a full jump course
- 12 stalls with rubber mats and windows
- Wash Stall
- Grass hacking field with jumps
- Round pen
- Dry lot paddock with run-in shed
- Tack lockers for boarders
- Geothermal auto waters in fields
- Heavy use pads