Walk With Me Healing Steps
Conover, North Carolina
Walk With Me Healing Steps (legally Walk With Me, Inc.) is a nonprofit in Conover, North Carolina, that offers equine-assisted, nature-based and office-based mental health counseling and coaching. Sessions with horses take place at Still Waters Farm on LB Propst Drive, and the program is also listed as Walk With Me at Still Waters Farm. It works with children, teens, adults, couples, families, women and veterans.
- Equine-assisted counseling
- Nature-based therapy
- Office and telehealth counseling
- Coaching
- Operation Battle Horse for veterans
- Beautiful Balance for women
- Adventure Academy for ages 6 to 12
- Team building
- Children, teens and adults
- Women and girls
- Families
- Couples
- Veterans
- People coping with trauma, anxiety, depression, grief or life transitions
More about this center
About the Program
Walk With Me says its mission is to provide equine-assisted or nature-based mental health and wellness services regardless of financial barriers. Licensed counselors work with clients on trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and life transitions, in sessions at the farm, outdoors, in the office or by telehealth. Most of the horse work is done on the ground, building a relationship with the horses, and no riding experience is needed. A riding component called rhythmic riding is offered for some clients. See our guide to equine-assisted psychotherapy for background on this approach.
Operation Battle Horse is its program for veterans, built on four pillars: Regulate, Recognize, Reframe and Relationship. The center says veterans always receive services at no cost. Beautiful Balance is an equine-facilitated and nature-based program for women and girls, and Adventure Academy offers outdoor education for children ages 6 to 12.
The Staff
Jennifer Bandy founded Walk With Me in 2017 and is its executive director. Julie Dollar is a licensed clinical mental health counselor supervisor (LCMHCS). Elizabeth Wise is a licensed clinical mental health counselor associate who offers nature-based and equine-assisted counseling.
Getting Started
New clients can request a free discovery call through the form on the website, call 828-330-4152 or email walkwithmeswf@gmail.com. The website lists $165 per session with horses and $125 per session in the office, outdoors or by telehealth. It says insurance is not required, that it accepts several plans including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and that reduced-cost sessions and scholarships are available for families who need help with the cost.
Location
Equine-assisted sessions take place at Still Waters Farm, 4170 LB Propst Dr, Conover, NC 28613, in Catawba County. Walk With Me also has an office at 4090 Section House Road in Hickory.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
Do I need riding experience?
No. Most of the equine-assisted work is done on the ground, and no riding experience is needed.
How much does a session cost?
As listed on its website, sessions with horses are $165 and office, nature-based or telehealth sessions are $125. Reduced-cost sessions and scholarships are available, and several insurance plans are accepted.
Are veterans charged for services?
No. Walk With Me says veterans receive services at no cost through its Operation Battle Horse program.
How do I get started?
Use the form on the Walk With Me website to request a free discovery call, call 828-330-4152 or email walkwithmeswf@gmail.com.
Location
Conover, North Carolina 28613
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.