Ohana Counseling Services

07/09/2026

We still have a few spots remaining for this group!

I will be partnering with Tammy at 906 Wellness/Equine to facilitate a fun equine experience just for moms! We are excited to share a new opportunity for moms to pause, reconnect, and invest in themselves before the busy school year begins.

Gather & Graze
📅 Saturday, August 1st
⏰ 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 906 Wellness/Equine
💲 $75
👥 Limited to 10 participants

This unique Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) experience is designed with the bustling and hustling mom in mind. Join a small group of like-minded women for a morning of connection, reflection, and meaningful interactions with horses in a peaceful outdoor setting.
Our morning will begin with quiet conversation and guided activities with the horses, followed by time gathered around the brunch table to nurture connection and reflect on the experience together. No horse experience is necessary.

The presence of horses offers a unique opportunity to slow down, become more present, and gain insight into ourselves and our relationships. Whether you're looking for a moment to recharge, connect with other women, or simply enjoy a meaningful morning away from the demands of daily life, this event was created for you.
Because we want to create an unhurried and personalized experience, Gather & Graze is limited to just 10 participants.

To learn more and register, please visit:
🔗 https://www.906wellness-equine.com/events

We hope you'll join us for a morning of connection, reflection, and renewal.

03/10/2026

🐴 Why Horses Are Powerful Therapy Partners

Horses have a unique ability to sense and respond to human emotions. Because they are highly attuned to body language and energy, they often mirror what we’re feeling—helping bring awareness to emotions and patterns we may not even realize we’re carrying.

In Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy, guided interactions with horses can help individuals develop emotional awareness, build confidence, strengthen boundaries, and improve communication. Many people find that working with horses creates powerful moments of insight and healing that can be difficult to access through words alone.

Equine therapy can be especially helpful for those navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or emotional overwhelm.

At Ohana Counseling Services in Surprise, Arizona, we offer Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families throughout Surprise, Peoria, El Mirage, Sun City West, and surrounding West Valley communities.

✨ Healing can happen in many ways—and sometimes it begins with a quiet moment of connection.

Visit our website to learn more or schedule an appointment. https://ohanacounselingaz.net/

03/07/2026

💛 New Blog: You Don’t Have to Be in Crisis to Start Therapy

Many people believe therapy is only for moments when life feels overwhelming. But the truth is, therapy can also be a powerful space for reflection, personal growth, and building healthier patterns before things reach that point.

In our newest blog, we explore why many people begin therapy not because they are in crisis, but because they want to better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and feel more balanced in their daily lives.

At Ohana Counseling Services in Surprise, Arizona, we provide supportive therapy for individuals, couples, and families throughout Surprise, Peoria, El Mirage, Sun City West, and surrounding West Valley communities.

✨ Individual Therapy
✨ Couples Therapy
✨ Family Therapy
✨ EMDR Trauma Therapy
✨ Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy

If therapy has been on your mind, this blog may help you see that you don’t have to wait until things feel overwhelming to take the first step.

📖 Read the full blog on our website. https://ohanacounselingaz.net/you-dont-have-to-be-in-crisis-to-start-therapy/

03/06/2026

Your Feelings Are Information, Not Weakness

Many of us were taught to ignore our emotions or believe that feeling deeply means something is wrong with us. But the truth is—our feelings carry important information.

Emotions can help us recognize when something in our lives needs attention, when boundaries may be needed, or when we’re feeling overwhelmed and need support. They are signals that guide us toward greater self-awareness, healing, and personal growth.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to process what you’re experiencing, therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore those emotions.

At Ohana Counseling Services in Surprise, Arizona, we provide therapy for individuals, couples, and families throughout Surprise, Peoria, El Mirage, Sun City West, and the surrounding West Valley communities.

💛 You don’t have to carry it all alone.

Visit our website to learn more or schedule an appointment today. https://ohanacounselingaz.net/

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

🐴✨ New Therapy Service in Surprise, AZ

Jennifer Holloway, LMFT has completed specialized training in EquiLateral®: The Equine-Assisted EMDR Protocol®, and we’re excited to now offer Equine-Assisted EMDR Therapy (EA-EMDR) at Ohana Counseling Services.

This unique approach combines EMDR trauma therapy with guided interactions with horses, creating a powerful and experiential path toward healing.

📍 Now available in Surprise, Arizona, serving clients throughout the West Valley.

https://ohanacounselingaz.net/

®

03/04/2026

🧠 What Is EMDR Therapy and How Does It Help Trauma?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is an evidence-based therapy designed to help people heal from trauma, distressing memories, and overwhelming life experiences.

Instead of focusing only on talking through painful events, EMDR helps the brain reprocess those memories so they feel less intense and disruptive in the present. Through guided techniques such as eye movements, tapping, or sounds, EMDR supports the brain’s natural ability to heal.

Many people find EMDR helpful for:
• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety and panic
• Depression
• Distressing memories
• Feeling emotionally “stuck”

At Ohana Counseling Services in Surprise, Arizona, we offer EMDR therapy as part of our personalized approach to mental health care.

✨ Healing is possible, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.

Visit our website to learn more or schedule an appointment today. https://ohanacounselingaz.net/

At Ohana Counseling Services in Surprise, Arizona, we offer personalized therapy and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for individuals, couples, and families—helping you move through life’s challenges with support, insight, and confidence.

02/15/2026

Couples therapy isn’t only for times of crisis.

Many partners seek therapy to improve communication, rebuild trust, and reconnect emotionally. Couples counseling at Ohana Counseling Services in Surprise, Arizona offers a supportive space to grow together with understanding and intention.

❤️ Stronger connection starts here. https://ohanacounselingaz.net/our-services/ -therapy

02/14/2026

Our therapists believe healing begins with connection.

At Ohana Counseling Services, Jennifer Holloway, LMFT, and Danielle Spies, LPC, offer thoughtful, relationship-centered care using evidence-based approaches—including EMDR and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy.

Proudly serving Surprise, Arizona and the West Valley with care rooted in understanding and growth.

https://ohanacounselingaz.net/about-us/