Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy

Take Heart Counseling & Equine Assisted Therapy Empowering individuals and families to find hope, healing and wholeness through therapeutic work with horses.

We provide Licensed Professional Counseling services in the Reading, Lancaster, and Lebanon areas of Pennsylvania. Equine Assisted Therapy is experiential and metaphorical in nature. Studies are proving it to be an effective alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Some sessions may be more learning-oriented, meaning you may practice skills which translate into other situations you may be facing. Some sessions will be more psychotherapeutic, in which deep healing through corrective experiences may occur. Working with horses provides an organic environment for experiencing, understanding, and discussing one's feelings and behaviors, in which individuals are challenged to grow and change. Session activities are tailored to fit a client's needs and will vary. Each session will end with a time of processing and discussing the activities. Non-therapeutic services and events offered at the Three Horse Ranch / Take Heart facility include: leadership-teamwork improvement, basic horsemanship and riding-lessons by highly qualified trainers, kids’ animal events (with mini-horses, a mini-donkey, and fainting goats), as well as fundraising events, such as public Open Barn Events, Worship at The Ranch events, and other special events as announced.

🐴🧠 Ever wonder why your horse does what they do?Horse Psychology is a 4-week horsemanship group starting the week of Apr...
03/24/2026

🐴🧠 Ever wonder why your horse does what they do?

Horse Psychology is a 4-week horsemanship group starting the week of April 13th — and it will genuinely change the way you see and relate to your horse.

You'll dive into the equine nervous system, learn to interpret behavior and body language, and discover how to communicate in a way that feels intuitive, respectful, and natural — for both of you.

Led by Equine Professional Kody Kerkeslager
📅 Thursdays 6:00–7:30 pm | 4 weeks | $350

💙 Ask about our pay-in-full and referral discounts when you reach out!

Spots are going fast — read more and register today!
🌐 takeheartcounseling.com/learn-horse-psychology-behavior-in-berks-county-understanding-the-equine-mind/

📧 Kody@TakeHeartCounseling.com
📞 717-917-7137

Hope. Healing. Horses.

🐴 Has life pulled you away from horses for a while?Coming Back to Connection is a 4-week group designed specifically for...
03/23/2026

🐴 Has life pulled you away from horses for a while?

Coming Back to Connection is a 4-week group designed specifically for adults returning to horses after time away — and it is such a beautiful experience. 🌿

Whether your confidence faded, life got busy, or something changed — this group offers a safe, supportive, pressure-free environment to rediscover your skills, rebuild your trust, and reconnect with the joy that first drew you to horses.

Led by Equine Professional Kody Kerkeslager
📅 Starting April 16th Thursdays 3:30–5:00 pm | 4 weeks | $350

💙 Ask about our pay-in-full and referral discounts when you reach out!

Spots are limited — read more and register today!
🌐 takeheartcounseling.com/returning-to-horses-as-an-adult-reconnect-with-your-passion-in-berks-county-pa/

📧 Kody@TakeHeartCounseling.com
📞 717-917-7137

Hope. Healing. Horses.

🐴 Does your teen struggle with big emotions, self-doubt, or finding their footing in the world?The Inside Out Herd — our...
03/23/2026

🐴 Does your teen struggle with big emotions, self-doubt, or finding their footing in the world?

The Inside Out Herd — our equine-assisted therapy group for teens — is starting the week of April 6th and spots are going quickly! 💙

In this 6-week group, teens work alongside our horses to build self-awareness, emotional regulation, healthy boundaries, and a stronger sense of who they are. Our horses provide natural, honest feedback that helps teens grow in ways that feel safe, engaging, and genuinely meaningful.

Facilitated by Dr. Danielle Moore, PhD, LPC, LBS
📅 Tuesdays 5:30–7:00 pm | 6 weeks | $675

💙 Ask about our pay-in-full and referral discounts when you reach out!

Read more and reach out to register today!
🌐 takeheartcounseling.com/teen-therapy-with-horses-self-discovery-emotional-regulation-for-teens-in-pa/

📧 Danielle@TakeHeartCounseling.com
📞 717-917-7137

Hope. Healing. Horses.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.~Philipp...
03/22/2026

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
~Philippians 4:7

Hope. Healing. Horses.

🐴 Ready to experience something truly special with your horse?Liberty & Connection 101 is a 4-week horsemanship group st...
03/21/2026

🐴 Ready to experience something truly special with your horse?

Liberty & Connection 101 is a 4-week horsemanship group starting the week of April 13th — and it's one of our most loved offerings!

Through guided liberty exercises and groundwork, you'll learn to build trust, communicate through subtle cues, and develop a calm, confident presence that your horse can feel. No force. No fear. Just real, mutual connection.

Led by Equine Professional Kody Kerkeslager
📅 Tuesdays 6:00–7:30 pm | 4 weeks | $350

💙 Ask about our pay-in-full and referral discounts when you reach out!

Spots are filling — read more and register today!
🌐 takeheartcounseling.com/liberty-connection-learn-natural-horsemanship-groundwork-in-wernersville-pa/

📧 Kody@TakeHeartCounseling.com
📞 717-917-7137

Hope. Healing. Horses.

🌿 For the woman who is ready to heal. 💙Unbridled — our equine-assisted trauma therapy group for women — is starting the ...
03/21/2026

🌿 For the woman who is ready to heal. 💙

Unbridled — our equine-assisted trauma therapy group for women — is starting the week of April 6th and spots are limited!

This 6-week group offers a safe, supportive space to reconnect with your body, steady overwhelming emotions, and begin reclaiming your authentic self. Through gentle work with our horses, women find the groundedness, resilience, and renewed connection that trauma has taken from them.

Facilitated by Clinical Coordinator, Erin Repasy, MA, LPC, NLC-P,EP
📅 Mondays 5:30–7:00 pm | 6 weeks | $675

💙 Ask about our pay-in-full and referral discounts when you reach out!

Read more and register today — this group fills every season!
🌐 takeheartcounseling.com/equine-therapy-for-trauma-how-unbridled-helps-women-heal-in-pennsylvania/

📧 Erin@TakeHeartCounseling.com
📞 717-917-7137

Hope. Healing. Horses.

🌿 Spring group registration closes April 3rd — and summer is already filling up.If you've been on the fence, now is the ...
03/20/2026

🌿 Spring group registration closes April 3rd — and summer is already filling up.

If you've been on the fence, now is the time. We have a handful of spots left across our spring groups, and our summer lineup is open for registration with limited availability.

Whether you're ready to start now or planning ahead — there's a place for you here. Horses, healing, and a community that gets it. Don't wait. The perfect moment is now.

👉 Explore groups and register: https://www.takeheartcounseling.com/seasonal-equine-groups/

Hope. Healing. Horses. 🐴 Since 2014.

🐎 Is there a teenage girl in your life who could use a confidence boost?Take the Reins — our equine support group for te...
03/19/2026

🐎 Is there a teenage girl in your life who could use a confidence boost?

Take the Reins — our equine support group for teen girls — is starting the week of April 6th, and spots are filling up quickly! 🐴

Through guided experiences with horses, participants learn to manage big emotions, communicate more clearly, navigate friendships with greater ease, and step into their own confidence. It's a safe, encouraging space where girls grow — in ways that stick.

Led by Master's-Level Counseling Intern, Alexa Elliott.
📅 Saturdays 9:00–10:30 am | 4 weeks | $350

💙 Ask about our pay-in-full and referral discounts when you reach out!

Don't wait — read more and register today!
🌐 takeheartcounseling.com/teen-girls-support-group-with-horses-building-confidence-healthy-relationships-in-pa/

📧 Alexa@TakeHeartCounseling.com
📞 717-917-7137

Hope. Healing. Horses.

🐴 Riders — this one's for you! Just over A WEEK AWAY!Join us on Friday, March 27th from 6:30–8:30 pm for our Connection ...
03/18/2026

🐴 Riders — this one's for you! Just over A WEEK AWAY!

Join us on Friday, March 27th from 6:30–8:30 pm for our Connection Basics in Riding Clinic — and discover what it feels like when your time in the saddle becomes a true partnership. 🌿

This clinic takes the principles of connection and brings them into the saddle. You'll learn to stay present with your horse, communicate clearly, and build a partnership one stride at a time — so that riding feels like a conversation, not just direction-giving.

Led by Equine Professional Kody Kerkeslager. All skill levels welcome — bring your own horse or work with one of ours!

🗓 Friday, March 27th | 6:30–8:30 pm
📍 699 Wooltown Rd, Wernersville, PA
💲 $100 to participate | $25 to audit
📧 Kody@TakeHeartCounseling.com to register

📞 717-917-7137
📧 Kody@takeheartcounseling.com
🌐 https://www.takeheartcounseling.com/horsemanship-clinics/

Hope. Healing. Horses.

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699 Wooltown Road
Wernersville, PA
19565

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 4pm
Saturday 9am - 4pm

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Equine Assisted Therapy is experiential and metaphorical in nature. Studies are proving it to be an effective alternative or addition to traditional therapy. Some sessions may be more learning-oriented, meaning you may practice skills which translate into other situations you may be facing. Some sessions will be more psychotherapeutic, in which deep healing through corrective experiences may occur. Working with horses provides an organic environment for experiencing, understanding, and discussing one's feelings and behaviors, in which individuals are challenged to grow and change. Horses live "in the moment," and have distinct individual personalities. As herd animals, they are extremely relationship-oriented. Horses intuitively and honestly mirror the emotions of those around them, creating opportunities for us to increase self-awareness and practice building relationships. Bonding with horses facilitates a process in which clients can gain insight into their circumstances and how they currently interact in them through experience, as well as practice change in a forgiving environment. Along the way, clients develop confidence, patience, mutual respect, responsibility, problem-solving abilities, healthy coping techniques, and other life skills through interactions with the horses. Session activities are tailored to fit a client's needs and will vary. Each session will end with a time of processing and discussing the activities. Therapist Meagan Good, M.A has been inspired by horses throughout her life, and works to integrate Christian Counseling and the healing power of the horse-human bond through equine assisted therapy.