WELCOME TO HOPE REINS COUNSELING
For Anxiety and Depression
Perhaps you have always been able to solve problems and challenges on your own. But now you feel stuck. Maybe you feel so overwhelmed that it is hard to believe there could be a solution or way back to normal.
We do things a little differently at Hope Reins. We know that "one size fit does not fit all" and not everyone benefits from just talking about problems. So we offer alternative approaches. We offer Equine Therapy, Art Therapy, Christian Counseling as well as traditional counseling for the Chicago area. We are committed to helping you find creative and effective ways back to a strong and healthy place. We believe in hope and never giving up on people.
We can help you find a way through the maze of confusion and pain.
We will help you out of that dark stuck place. We are dedicated to helping you find and practice solutions that will bring you confidence and purpose. We believe that you have value and the ability to heal no matter your circumstances, your background or what you believe about yourself. Many of our clients tell us that for the first time ever, they feel valued, understood, and respected. That they see they are capable of finding joy, connection and freedom from a dark place. Over and over we are told by clients that even as they drive onto our The Ranch In Hampshire IL they can finally take a breath and feel hope for their future Please call etc....
We at Hope Reins do not believe that one size fits all and so we will work to find what works for you. We offer traditional, alternative and faith-based approaches. We are dedicated to find a good match for you. We are dedicated to providing mental health, personal growth, and educational services by offering a variety of counseling and equine-assisted psychotherapy and equine-assisted learning programs to create positive change. We work with therapists, community agencies, schools, hospitals, residential treatment programs, government, military agencies, court services, families, and corporations to achieve individualized goals.
GET FREEDOM FROM DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY
Welcome to Hope Reins
We know firsthand that healing and joy is possible. Even highly capable people get knocked down and feel overwhelmed with issues like anxiety and depression. Perhaps you have always been able to move past your struggles with hard work and determination but this time it is not working. We know that you don't want to waste time engaging in something that doesn't work. We get that! We are committed to providing depression and anxiety therapy that works. We don't just talk about problems but instead practice solutions so you can see your strengths.
CHILD AND TEEN COUNSELING
During this "new normal" your child or teen may seem very different as they resist your efforts to help. Things that worked in the past are just not working anymore. You may find your once easy-going child is arguing with you. You can feel yourself losing ground and losing your connection with them especially as stress increases. Perhaps you see them falling behind academically or not wanting to be with their friends or family anymore. You are worried that they show signs of depression or anxiety. And you feel scared and overwhelmed. We at Hope Reins specialize in counseling for children, teens, and families.
NOT SURE ABOUT EQUINE THERAPY?
Even though our horses may WANT to be in your session, we understand equine therapy may not be for everyone.
We specialize in trauma informed therapy, anxiety therapy, depression therapy and cognitive behavioral counseling. We tap into the the latest brain science to help you heal. We like to access many different stress management skills such as breathwork, mindfulness, prayer and meditation, relaxation skills, and art therapy. Our goal is to help you figure out what works for you! We will help you identify the beliefs and the old neural pathways that sabotage you. We then help you find healthy beliefs that support you, your values, and your goals. We believe in looking at you as a whole person-- mind, body, and soul to identify what will help you feel good again. That may mean also discussing movement, hobbies, and even nutrition so you can take the first step to getting unstuck and feeling joy again.
HOW DOES EQUINE THERAPY WORK FOR ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION?
Instead of "just talking" about your problems, you will be working with the horses, developing a relationship, and finding solutions. As you practice those solutions, you will be developing new neural pathways in your brain! Just like traditional therapy though, our licensed therapists will help you identify your goals and work with in-network insurance.
As animals of prey, horses give honest feedback about communication, leadership, relationship skills, and self-regulation. They cannot lie. In order to develop a good relationship with a horse (or a person), it is vital to learn how to manage emotions and thoughts in a healthy way. As you are able to let go of lies and insecurities, the horses respond with more connection. With horses, you have the opportunity to identify strengths and weaknesses in a non-judgemental environment and then practice different solutions until you find one that works! All work is on the ground. You will not do any riding and no horse experience is needed. So take the first step to finding solutions that work so you can feel good again by calling or registering for a free 15 minute consultation.
HOPE REINS NEWS
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RECHARGE AT THE RANCH ON OCTOBER 3RD: STRATEGIES TO HELP YOUR CHILD THRIVE IN REMOTE LEARNING.
Parents, remote learning or e-learning has started up and you have already been on a roller coaster of emotions. Your child is struggling to have their unique needs met in this new online world and you are overwhelmed and stretched thin. Come join us at Hope Reins for a FREE special on-the-ground horse experience with practical strategies from Nicole Schlechter Advocacy and Hope Reins . Our goal is to help you pause and take care of yourself while learning how to help your child do well in this new way learning. You won't just leave recharged with a new "bag of tools" you don't know how to use. As you spend time with the horses, you will be practicing how to implement those new tools so you can leave confident and effective.
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HOW TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS WORKSHOP
After working on goals for a couple of weeks, it gets hard. We can feel stuck and frustrated with the goals we set. Whether it is to eat right and exercise, pay down debt or have better relationships, most people abandon their goal when it gets hard. We all know what the steps are yet we still struggling with follow through. Many of us don't not even set goals anymore. And many of us are left with negative thoughts about ourselves. We end up believing we can never succeed or that we are failures. Dr. Amen, a well known brain researcher calls these negative thoughts ANTs --Automatic Negative Thoughts.
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