In 1999, Caroline created Rocky Mountain Equi-Rhythm (RMER), a non-profit organization. As RMER’s Director, Caroline developed programs using the healing relationship of the horse as the therapeutic method. She has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds and provides therapy and skill building to help manage life challenges. Caroline combines equine therapy with Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address an individual’s life challenges; and teach skills of mindfulness, emotional regulation, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.
She completed a post Master’s Degree fellowship at the University of Colorado Boulder’s Wardenburg Health Center in 2011, working in the Psychological Health and Psychiatry unit with individuals and facilitating DBT groups.
Caroline has a private practice in Boulder and Longmont, Colorado. In her private practice, Caroline works with children, adolescents, families and adults. Her therapeutic approach is eclectic and combines equine and classic psychodynamic therapy with a family systems therapy approach; and incorporates her training in attachment theory, relational trauma, neuroscience, mindfulness and experiential learning.
Caroline earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Denver, holds a state of Colorado licensure as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and has certificates in farrier science; equine therapy; mind, body and energy therapy; and holds a yoga instructor certification. Caroline also works with horses and children in the capacity of a riding instructor and served as a 4-H leader for thirty years.