Laura McLaughlin, LMFT, LMHC

08/25/2025

❤️🐴So many snuggles yesterday🐴❤️ Spending time with Elvis is a reminder of how equine interactions can support the therapeutic process. Horses offer immediate, nonjudgmental feedback that helps clients build awareness of their emotions, relationships, and nervous system responses. In psychotherapy, the relationship creates a space where healing and growth can take root in ways that go beyond traditional talk therapy.

08/24/2025

This one made me chuckle. 🐴🐴

08/23/2025

Loving this mild weather☀️🌻 -animalinteraction

08/18/2025

🌺Summer is in Full Bloom!🌺
📚Read up about Moonlight Ranch in our Horse Happenings Newsletter.

Horse Happenings Summer 2025.pdfDownload

08/14/2025

07/08/2025

The European Scientific Journal published my article today titled “EquiLateral: The Equine Assisted EMDR Protocol, DBR Therapy, and Animal Assisted Interweaves.” I am incredibly grateful to all of you who have supported this work and continue to partner with your clients and animals to bring a sense of healing and connection into the world.

The article explores the significant role of animals in healing complex trauma, specifically through EMDR and DBR, using a case study as an example. I am always in awe of the privilege it is to share in others’ healing journeys through these two powerful modalities. Please consider reading it!

https://eujournal.org/index.php/esj/issue/view/665

07/08/2025

06/28/2025

The weeks photo dump 📸

06/03/2025

End of day.

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we honor the brave souls who gave everything for our freedom. As we reflect, we find peace in the quiet strength of horses and the healing beauty of nature. Let their calm remind us to pause, remember, and be grateful. 🌿🐎

05/20/2025

Snow was feeling mischievous this evening.