Our Team

Mike

 “I started my lifelong equestrian partnership at the age of four and was competing over fence by age six. I have always been fascinated by the way horses speak and interact with one another, especially wild Mustangs. Growing up, I spent most of my free time watching and working with horses. It consumed me. I found, at an early age, that I had a way with animals - especially horses. By the time I was 14 years old, I had developed a method of communicating with horses that gained their trust. Through the years, I have found my way of communicating works particularly well with wild Mustangs. I am continually trying new ways of talking with these incredible horses to better my communication with them, listen to them, and prepare them for the amazing future they deserve.”

Heather

 Heather Brito, founder of Healing with Hooves™ 501(c)(3), HSW Counseling, Inner Echoes Coaching Platform, and the Heather B Coaching Academy, is a trailblazing leader in the field of mental health and personal development. Through Healing with Hooves, Heather works with veterans, first responders, and special populations, integrating equines and her expansive clinical background to deliver exceptional outcomes.

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With over 13 years of experience as a licensed mental health counselor, Certified trauma therapist, Jungian sandplay practitioner, and certified integrative mental health provider, Heather has honed her ability to access the unconscious mind, where the majority of human behavior originates. Her advanced training in relational and multi-contextual trauma, EMDR therapy, and HeartMath® techniques equips her to skillfully navigate the complexities of the human psyche, offering profound support to her clients.

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In her work with individual clients and groups, Heather employs trauma-informed approaches, expressive therapies, and HeartMath® techniques to help clients break through barriers in personal growth, business development, and interpersonal relationships. Her holistic and compassionate methods ensure that clients not only heal but rise to their full potential.