equipowerment counseling

Dr. Vallerie Coleman, PhD, PsyD (PSY12592) is a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst who has been in practice for over 30 years. She is the founder, CEO, and Clinical Director of Stand InBalance and also maintains a private practice in Westlake Village, CA. Through equine assisted psychotherapy Dr. Coleman combines her expertise in psychology, group dynamics, and systems with her love and respect for horses – maximizing the powerful capacity these magnificent animals have for facilitating human growth and development. Certified by both EAGALA and E3A [Equine Experiential Education Association], Dr. Coleman’s approach is grounded in a combination of attachment theory, somatic psychology, and object relations theory. She is also passionate about providing supervision and guidance to developing clinicians.

In addition to speaking at conferences and leading workshops, she has been on faculty at Loyola Marymount University, the Newport Psychoanalytic Institute, and Antioch University. She was a guest expert on the Dr. Phil show and is a contributor in the books: Harnessing the Power of Equine Assisted Counseling and Equine-Assisted Mental Health Interventions.

Dr. Glenda Corstorphine, MA, PsyD, LMFT

(LMFT27747) is a licensed marriage & family therapist and psychoanalyst with over 20 years of experience in both direct therapy and teaching. She specializes in treating depression, anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder. Her contemporary psychoanalytic approach utilizes “in the moment” analysis of symptoms and relational patterns. Through working together, clients learn how to identify feelings and regulate what seems overwhelming or difficult; to calm inner turmoil and find peace in oneself and relationships.

Dr. Corstorphine particularly enjoys working with graduate students and professionals in the community. I love helping clients who are involved in the arts (musicians, actors, painters, dancers). As a supervisor for both interns and advanced therapists, Dr. Corstorphine emphasizes cutting edge techniques for clinicians seeking to move toward growth and change in their work with patients.

Dr. Lynn M. Henning, MA, PsyD, LMFT (LMFT32330)  With nearly 30 years of experience as a therapist, Dr. Henning specializes in working with relational conflict, anxiety, & trauma. In addition to her work as a therapist and certified psychoanalyst, she also has extensive training in group psychotherapy and provides supervision and consultation.

Dr. Henning believes that psychotherapy provides a space that enables clients to awaken to themselves, to others, to their lives. Though an environment of safety and trust challenges from the past and present can be unearthed, explored and transformed — Growth is born of struggle, not comfort. Building a story of your experiences, helps one find continuity and purpose in life 

Dr. Aimee Ellicott, Ph.D. (PSY11408) is a clinical psychologist who has been doing therapy, providing clinical supervision, and teaching for 33 years. She  served as Assistant Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychology,  Staff Psychologist/Training Director at the California Institute of  Technology Student Counseling Center, and Family Specialist at  Prototypes Women's Center.  In her many years of private practice,  in  university and community mental health settings,  Dr. Ellicott has  worked with a diverse range of clients from over 30 countries, with a  wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, health concerns,  addiction and childhood trauma.  Because each person is unique in his or her experience, capacities, and personality, Dr. Ellicott works from an integrated approach that  is influenced by contemporary psychoanalytic therapies cognitive  behavioral and mindfulness-based approaches, and depth/existential  therapy. She strives to collaboratively explore and understand what each  client needs and what approaches best suit each client. Dr. Ellicott is  excited about the novel and experiential opportunity Equine Therapy  provides for human growth and development for so many people, and thrilled about being part of the Equipowerment program.

Dr. Natasha Filippides, PhD, Psy (PSY31549) is an EAGALA certified Equine Assisted Clinical Psychologist and a contributor in the book: Equine-Assisted Mental Health Interventions.  Natasha  spent her childhood around horses – beginning with the special  relationship she had with her pony and progressing to training and  competing in hunter/jumper and dressage disciplines. Her love of horses  and human psychology are perfectly paired in her work at Stand  InBalance.

Since she began working at Stand InBalance in 2009,  Natasha has been an integral part of its growth and development. Her  extensive background in Depth Psychology provides a unique approach,  addressing underlying issues beneath symptoms­­­ to shift deeply  entrenched patterns, behaviors and relational dynamics. Natasha’s  particular areas of interest include working with adolescents and adults  struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma (PTSD), social/relational  issues, attachment related disorders, addiction and dual diagnosis. She  specializes in helping clients that have found themselves stuck or  plateaued in their journey of healing and growth. Natasha is currently  accepting teletherapy clients and providing consultation services for  clinicians seeking training in Depth Equine Assisted Psychotherapy  (DEAPTM).

Juliann Crommelin, MA is a dedicated Marriage and Family Therapist Trainee on the cusp of  completing her Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at CalSouthern  University. Her academic journey has been fortified by a prior Master's  degree in clinical psychology from Ryokan University, complemented by  certifications as an accredited ADHD coach and an alcohol and other drug  specialist. Working in the mental health and addiction field since  2006, Juliann's passion for understanding and supporting mental health  led her to pursue specialized training and expertise in various areas of  psychological well-being. With a profound dedication to her field,  Juliann aspires to integrate her diverse skill set into her therapeutic  practice, emphasizing a holistic approach to support individuals in  their journey toward healing and growth. She works with individuals  13-65 years old, with a special affinity for working with those that are  neurodivergent, adult children of alcoholics and new parents.
Beyond  her professional pursuits, Juliann is deeply connected to the natural  world and has a longstanding affinity for animals. A lifelong  animal-lover, she discovered her love for horses at the tender age of 4,  sparking a profound and enduring passion for horseback riding. Her  devotion to understanding the human psyche is complemented by her  understanding of the therapeutic value in the symbiotic relationship  between humans and animals, which she is excited to incorporate into her  practice.