"Think of it like training a horse — you can't force trust, you have to earn it. Therapy works the same way."
— Peggy Martin, L.P.C.
About the Practice
Founded in 2009 in Abilene, Texas, this practice was built on a simple belief: therapy should meet you where you are, not the other way around. Traditional talk therapy works for many people — but for others, breakthroughs happen in the arena with a horse, or through the precise techniques of NLP and clinical hypnotherapy.
Over 15 years, we have helped athletes, professionals, and individuals break through the mental barriers holding them back. Our team brings together expertise in ADHD, anxiety, trauma, performance psychology, and neurodiversity — all grounded in evidence-based practice and real clinical experience.
Our Journey
Founded the practice in Abilene, Texas
Completed EAGALA Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy certification
Certified as NLP Practitioner through the Society of NLP
Added Ericksonian Hypnotherapy to the practice
Expanded into Peak Performance Training for athletes
Launched multi-author clinical resource and content platform
Grew team to 4 licensed professionals
Our Approach
Equine-Assisted Therapy
Horses are honest mirrors. They respond to your emotional state in real time, creating powerful therapeutic moments that talk therapy alone often cannot.
Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Identify and change the unconscious patterns keeping you stuck. Especially effective for phobias, performance blocks, and habitual thought patterns.
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Gentle, conversational Ericksonian techniques to access your subconscious mind. You are always in control, and the results are often remarkable.
Peak Performance
Mental performance coaching for athletes and high-performers. Pre-competition prep, visualization, recovery after injury or loss.
Meet the Experts
Licensed professionals with decades of combined experience.
Peggy Martin L.P.C.
Licensed Professional Counselor & Peak Performance Coach
Dr. Maya Chen Psy.D.
Clinical Psychologist & Neurodiversity Specialist
Sarah Hartwell LPC-S
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor — Anxiety & Trauma Specialist
James Okafor M.Ed., ADHD-CCSP
Performance Psychologist & ADHD Coach
Ready to Talk?
Take the first step toward the life you want. Schedule a free consultation and discover how we can work together.