JHA is the proud home to Mellow Mentality Therapy. An equine therapy program owned and operated by Samantha Baer and her wonderful horse Carmello, "Mellow" for short.
Samantha Baer LMHC, CASAC-T
Samantha has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Siena College and a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Community Psychology from The Sage Colleges. Samantha has been working with individuals, couples, and families since 2015 in outpatient mental health/substance use and private practice. Samantha’s approach is person-centered, holistic, and she works together with clients to create a safe space to promote growth and change.
Carmello is a 23 year old Swedish Warmblood. In his younger days, he had an extensive career as a show jumper. Having competed all around the United States Mellow now enjoys a simpler life sharing his gentle soul with everyone around him. He’s often described as a true gentleman, lover of all humans, professor of riding, and master at head tilting (always eliciting smiles from those on the receiving end).
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP)
This unique, non-traditional approach to therapy is provided by a licensed therapist with the assistance of horses. Unlike therapeutic horseback riding, a licensed mental health professional facilitates EFP sessions, and, in many cases, no horseback riding is involved. EFP instead focuses on caring for and working with horses to achieve goals similar to those of traditional psychotherapy. This method invites clients on a journey to improve their confidence, build trust, enhance connection, and focus on the present
Accepting new clients
All Ages welcome
Private pay only
Phone: 518-714-9024
Email: [email protected]m
Samantha Baer LMHC, CASAC-T
Samantha has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Siena College and a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling and Community Psychology from The Sage Colleges. Samantha has been working with individuals, couples, and families since 2015 in outpatient mental health/substance use and private practice. Samantha’s approach is person-centered, holistic, and she works together with clients to create a safe space to promote growth and change.
Carmello is a 23 year old Swedish Warmblood. In his younger days, he had an extensive career as a show jumper. Having competed all around the United States Mellow now enjoys a simpler life sharing his gentle soul with everyone around him. He’s often described as a true gentleman, lover of all humans, professor of riding, and master at head tilting (always eliciting smiles from those on the receiving end).
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy (EFP)
This unique, non-traditional approach to therapy is provided by a licensed therapist with the assistance of horses. Unlike therapeutic horseback riding, a licensed mental health professional facilitates EFP sessions, and, in many cases, no horseback riding is involved. EFP instead focuses on caring for and working with horses to achieve goals similar to those of traditional psychotherapy. This method invites clients on a journey to improve their confidence, build trust, enhance connection, and focus on the present
Accepting new clients
All Ages welcome
Private pay only
Phone: 518-714-9024
Email: [email protected]m
