Leslie McCullough, LCSW, LSOTP

Leslie M. McCullough, LCSW, LSOTP, NARHA certified riding instructor. 

I have been in the counseling profession for almost 30 years and have been conducting EFP (equine-facilitated psychotherapy) for 22 0f those years.  My specialty areas include post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) including violence and abuse; conduct disorders, mood and anxiety disorders, as well as personality disorders.  In addition, I've worked with juvenile sex offenders for over 20years.

I lecture nationally and internationally on the subject of EFP, including training therapists and riding professionals.

I've been an active member of the Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association (EFMHA) since 1995.  I have been on the board and education committee, developing and teaching curriculum for therapeutic riding instructors.

I am born horse lover and have been riding English for thirty years.

Our goal at Legends is to help individuals desiring to expand their self-awareness and gain insight into their feelings and behaviors. With this knowledge, all things are possible. The only limit is that which we place upon ourselves. Make your journey into wellness, the stuff of legends.

EQUINE fACILITATED mENTAL hEALTH: a FIELD GUIDE FOR PRACTICe

This textbook was authored and edited by Leslie and her protege, Boo McDaniel.  It includes pertinet information on all aspects of developing and EFP program including: horse selection, mental illness, interventions, starting a program and much more. To order this book call 210-885-8696 or email leslie@legendsequestrian.com