Jacqui has been counseling children and young adults for over 12 years in Arizona, and has been working with horses for over 25 years. She started out riding for pleasure and then turned it into a career through offering riding lessons and horse training. Jacqui has been a member of several animal rescues since 2004 and has been studying animal behavior since she was in high school. Jacqui was initially trained in EAGALA (Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) and has attended some Epona workshops. She is also a board approved licensed clinical supervisor who runs an East Valley Mental Health group for professionals. She has experience treating chronic pain in nursing homes. She was also the head social worker at the largest freestanding inpatient psychiatric facility. She is an empath which helps her to understand her clients a bit faster and really help them progress in a way that fits them best. She has a passion for treating people who have physical limitations due to a medical conditions as she herself has EDS which has impacted her ability to train and ride horses as often as she would like. She has overcome much of her limited mobility by utilizing positive psychology and homeopathic remedies. She is a fighter and refused to let this diagnosis ruin her passion to be active both riding horses, swimming and hiking.
The state of the art facility is located in a private setting which includes 8-9
ft high block fencing all around to ensure as much confidentiality as possible
when working outside with the animals. There is also a coded gate to ensure the
property is secure and there are no unauthorized visitors. Jacqui personally designed
the barn and arena to fit the needs of the horses and clients so they can be
comfortable in all weather conditions. There is an air conditioned office and bathroom on site.
She sees healing as a holistic process which is why she consults with a team of naturopathic doctors, psychiatrists and personal trainers who are available for consults. She is trained in CMHIMP which integrates natural remedies and nutrition in treatment to achieve the desired results. Treating the entire body and ensuring everything is in balance is imperative to healing psychologically. Jacqui attends holistic healing trainings on an annual basis to stay current with the practice. Bemer (PEMF) therapy is also used in sessions for no additional cost. This therapy is used all over the world to promote stress relief, anxiety reduction and improved sleep.
Jacqui developed a passion for working with children at a young age. She worked with Autistic children in the North Carolina school system where she helped to design a program for them so they could be integrated with general ed classes. Her dream was to incorporate children with animals as a way to heal from mental illness and life stressors. She is a passionate individual who will go above and beyond for her clients. Office hours are flexible to meet the needs of busy clients. Video sessions are also offered for established clients.
Licensure: I am licensed by the Board of Behavioral Health in the state of Arizona LPC-15857. Please feel free to verify my license through www.azbbhe.us.
Interview: http://voyagephoenix.com/interview/inspiring-conversations-with-jacqueline-lauko-of-skye-therapy-solutions-pllc/
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