Patty Ferguson is a Therapist based in the USA. My areas of speciality include ADD and ADHD, Adoption, Anger Management, Autism, Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Self Esteem, and Teen Violence. This profile is currently unclaimed; please validate the details are current when communicating with the mental health professional.
Therapist Overview
The first step in creating a good therapeutic relationship requires establishing a safe environment where the individual feels safe to explore and learn about themselves. My goal as a therapist is to develop a collaborative relationship that helps the individual increase self-awareness and trust; thus increasing the potential for joy and peace. I help the individual learn coping tools and strategies from DBT, mindfulness, CBT, and Solution Focused perspectives. I also offer the special opportunity to experience healing and growth through horse (equine) therapy. This therapy is specially useful for clients with deep trauma,or difficulty expressing thoughts/feelings. Why the horse? Personal power is lost or taken when a person is wounded by life events/circumstances. Horses help the person heal by teaching them how to regain that personal power. This is accomplished through the release of fear as the individual accepts the unconditional love from the horse. Equine therapy takes place nor