- 918-876-0437
- mnbhinfo@modocnation.com
- Monday - Friday : 8:00am - 5:00pm
Animal-Assisted Therapy is the inclusion of animals and the environment in behavioral health services, such as individual, family, and group psychotherapy. Sessions may include the client, animal specialist, therapist, and animal.
Nature-Based Intervention is the practice of being in nature to boost growth and healing, especially mental health. With staff support, clients and visitors are invited to participate in nature through gardening, nature walks, fishing, ropes course, and other outdoor exploration on the property.
We aim to lower barriers to medications for psychiatric conditions. Psychiatric medications can help address issues such as anxiety, depression, and mood instability, among other behavioral health symptoms.
Animal-Assisted Therapy & Nature-Based Activities Increases:
• Self-awareness & self-esteem
•Emotional recognition & understanding
•Focus to the present moment
•Ability to develop healthy relationships
•Development of social skills
•Problem-solving skills & more
Executive Director / Program Director
Jessica Mullin, LCSW (Modoc Nation citizen), serves as the Program Director for Hope Ranch, bringing over 15 years of experience in behavioral health. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentialed in Animal-Assisted Social Work, Jessica specializes in developing and implementing experiential therapy programming that integrates animals, nature, and recreational activities. She is a certified Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Therapeutic (PATH Intl.). Riding Instructor and trained as an Equine-Assisted Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EA-EMDR) therapist. Jessica is passionate about creating meaningful, culturally grounded healing experiences that support individuals across diverse populations in building resilience and connection.
Behavioral Health Professional
Kristy Chance is a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional and specializes in working with individuals 5 – 99 years old with issues related to trauma, anxiety, and depression. With 15 years’ experience, Kristy is trained in CBT, TFCBT, EMDR, Motivational Interviewing, Problem Gambling, Couples counseling, family counseling, and Addiction issues. Kristy is a Licensed Clinical Social worker and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Licensed Behavioral Health Professional
Elizabeth West is a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional and Clinical Supervisor. She specializes in helping youth and adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression, and more through various therapeutic techniques, such as EMDR, RPT, and experiential processing. Elizabeth has been practicing as a clinician since 2012.
Licensed Behavioral Health Professional
Sarah Cass is a Licensed Behavioral Health Professional who specializes in working with youth and adults with issues related to mood, trauma, anxiety, and depression. Sarah is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker trained in CBT and DBT.
Build teamwork and trust through fun and challenging low and high ropes activities!
Bring your family, your friends, or book corporate events!
Modoc Nation Behavioral Health – Hope Ranch, is a PATH Intl. Center member site and thus follows specific industry standards. Behavioral Health Professional (BHP) providing individual, family, or group therapy at the Hope Ranch are continually receiving additional training, specific to the emerging field of equine assisted mental health. Within PATH Intl, are specific equine assisted mental health standards, that relate to the inclusion of trained and certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning staff. The Equine Specialists assist the BHP with the horses and the client/s during an equine-assisted mental health session and will assist in facilitating certain activities and experiences. This allows for additional safety support during the therapy session for the client/s, horses, and BHP.
