Get Help with Equine Healing
Equine Therapy in Noblesville, IN
Maybe you’ve tried traditional talk therapy. It helps, but it feels like something is missing.
Equine psychotherapy (also called equine-assisted psychotherapy or equine-assisted mental health therapy) is a form of therapy that involves working with horses, guided by a licensed mental health professional, to support emotional growth, psychological healing, and behavioral change.
You May Be Thinking…
“I need something different”
“I’m tired of talking about this”
“I’m missing magic in my life”
“I don’t trust myself”
How Equine Therapy Works
Instead of riding, clients interact with horses on the ground—through activities like grooming, leading, observing, or simply being present. Horses are highly sensitive to human emotions and body language, so they often mirror a person’s feelings in real time. Therapists use these interactions to help clients explore things like:
-Emotional awareness and regulation
-Trauma and attachment patterns
-Anxiety, depression, or stress
-Communication and boundary-setting
-Self-confidence and trust
Meet our Equine Specialist
Marsha is a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) and Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) through the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship.
She is also trained in Natural Lifemanship, a trauma-focused, equine-assisted therapy model that emphasizes building deep, trusting, and mutually respectful relationships between humans and horses to promote healing.
It applies principles of neurobiology and attachment theory to create secure, healthy connections, using horses as co-therapists to help clients regulate emotions and improve self-awareness.
Let’s Create a Path That Works for You.
Call us at (317) 279-5529
or
Book your free consultation to get started with your Growth Plan today.
This is more than therapy. It’s the start of something real.
Meet the Collective Behind the Care
Cracked Open isn’t just a therapy office—it’s a collective of heart-led, deeply attuned clinicians who show up fully for the people they work with.
Each therapist brings a strong foundation of experience, but more than that, we celebrate their gifts—whether that’s trauma work, couples care, creative therapy, body-based healing, or spiritual support.
We believe therapists need space to thrive, too—so we support our team with rest, collaboration, and creativity. And our clients feel that difference.
When you walk into Cracked Open, you’re not just getting a therapist.
You’re entering a space that’s been carefully crafted to hold you—emotionally, energetically, and human to human.
We know that reaching out can feel intimidating, but we’re here to guide you through every step of the journey.
Our goal isn’t just to help you “feel normal,” but to help you grow beyond even where you were before.
Ready to Take the First Step?
You don’t have to keep navigating this alone. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or just ready for something more—we’re here to help.
Let’s create a path that’s clear, grounded, and actually works for you.
How It Works
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Book a call
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Create your Growth Plan
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Begin your journey
You don’t have to figure this out on your own.
Let’s design something that actually works for you.