Debra is a Licensed Professional Counselor in NJ. She has a Master’s of Arts in Counseling and a Master’s in Communication and Information Studies. An Eagala member since 2009, Debra has utilized equine assisted psychotherapy with a variety of populations including, but not limited to, adults in early recovery; adolescents in group homes; and veterans with post traumatic stress. The common theme in all of these populations is the existence of traumatic events that shaped the clients’ life frame. Additionally, Debra has ongoing experience working within the context of a research project in conjunction with services provided to veterans. Her experience providing equine assisted learning has ranged from university sports teams to multiple county public employee integration to local and national organizations. The equine assisted learning work has included the integration of a specialized professional into the typical two person Eagala team.
