Business Details
7 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Mental Health Therapy
Mane Difference Counseling Services was founded in 2019 to provide compassionate, client-centered mental health support for individuals, families, and couples. Our practice is built on creating a safe, collaborative environment where clients actively participate in identifying therapeutic goals and leveraging their inherent strengths to achieve meaningful change. With specialized expertise in anxiety disorders, depression, PTSD, and marriage and family therapy, we combine traditional counseling methods with innovative approaches like Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. Our founder, Alexandra D. Contrafatto, brings over 30 years of equine experience and advanced certifications to create transformative therapeutic experiences.We prioritize self-awareness and personal growth, helping clients develop healthier coping mechanisms and stronger relationships. Our services address emotional distress through tailored interventions that respect each client's unique journey. By integrating evidence-based practices with experiential learning, we empower clients to overcome challenges and build fulfilling lives. Our commitment to ethical, transparent care ensures clients receive consistent professional support throughout their therapeutic process.
Services
Individual Therapy
Family Therapy
Couples Therapy
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- Certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy through Eagala
- Over 30 years of equine experience integrated into therapy
- Specialized expertise in anxiety disorders and trauma treatment
- Licensed professional counselor with national certification
- Collaborative approach emphasizing client strengths and goals
Associations and certifications
- Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (Eagala)
- OK Corral Series
Services
Individual Therapy
Our individual therapy sessions explore emotional patterns and behaviors to foster self-awareness and lasting transformation. Through collaborative goal-setting, clients develop greater self-acceptance and create positive life visions. This approach helps address chronic fatigue, relationship strain, and emotional regulation challenges while preventing future mental health issues.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
This experiential therapy uses horse interactions to promote emotional growth and self-discovery. Clients engage in ground-based activities with horses to explore behavioral patterns and develop coping strategies. The program addresses anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance abuse through metaphorical learning that creates profound, lasting changes in mental well-being.
Family Therapy
Our family therapy program resolves relationship distress through collaborative sessions that improve communication and trust. We address behavioral issues, addictive patterns, and intergenerational conflicts using structured exercises. The approach helps families develop healthier interaction patterns and implement practical solutions for ongoing relationship improvement.
Couples Therapy
Designed to restore connection in relationships, this therapy addresses communication breakdowns, intimacy issues, and recurring conflicts. Through guided sessions, couples develop mutual understanding and healthier conflict resolution strategies. The program specifically helps with infidelity recovery, financial trust rebuilding, and re-establishing emotional intimacy.
People
Alexandra D. Contrafatto
Founder & Licensed Professional Counselor
Alexandra is a licensed professional counselor with national certification and a master's degree in education. She specializes in anxiety disorders and trauma treatment, combining traditional therapy with equine-assisted methods. With over 30 years of horse experience, she offers unique therapeutic insights through her Eagala-certified practice.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual therapy, family counseling, couples therapy, and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for anxiety, depression, PTSD, and relationship issues.
What makes equine therapy unique?
Horse interactions create powerful metaphors for personal challenges. This ground-based therapy helps clients develop self-awareness and coping strategies through observed equine behavior patterns.
How do I know if therapy is right for me?
Consider counseling if you experience prolonged emotional fatigue, relationship strain, ineffective coping mechanisms, or trauma recovery challenges that impact daily functioning.
What qualifications do your therapists have?
Our lead therapist holds a Master's in Education, is a licensed professional counselor, and certified in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy through Eagala and OK Corral Series.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50-60 minutes, with equine therapy sessions typically lasting 90 minutes to accommodate horse interaction activities.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider. Clients receive superbill documentation for potential insurance reimbursement and flexible payment options.
