Healing through hope

About Us

Hope Ranch provides animal-assisted, nature-based, and experiential interventions to youth and adults aged 5 and older, serving Native and non-Native individuals. Located on a peaceful 60-acre farm in Miami, Oklahoma, Hope Ranch features a variety of farm animals, a creek, gardens, walking trails, a ropes course, and other outdoor spaces that foster healing, resilience, and personal growth in a safe, supportive environment.

Mission Statement

To infuse hope, heal trauma, and foster growth and resiliency in the community by providing education, resources, and behavioral health services. We utilize evidence-based practices and healthy connections with people, animals, and the environment to promote personal wellness.

Our Services

Evidence-Based Therapy

    • Equine-Assisted Eye Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Farm and Nature-Based Interventions

Experiential Support Groups

One to One Youth Support

Ropes Course and Team Building Experiences

Psychiatric Mental Health Mediation Mangement

    We offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication prescribing, and ongoing monitoring to help reduce symptoms, improve daily functioning, and support overall mental wellness as part of a personalized treatment plan.

Benefits of Hope Ranch

Animal-Assisted Therapy & Nature-Based Activities Increases:

• Self-awareness & self-esteem

•Emotional recognition & understanding

•Focus on the present moment

•Ability to develop healthy relationships 

•Development of social skills

•Problem-solving skills & more

Our Providers

Jessica Mullin, LCSW

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.

Kristy Chance, LCSW, LADC

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. 

Elizabeth West, LPC-S

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.

Sarah Cass, LCSW

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 EMDR, CBT, and DBT.

Ropes Course & Team Building

Build teamwork and trust through fun and challenging low and high ropes activities!

Bring your family, your friends, or book corporate events!

Coming Soon!

Hope Ranch Behavioral Health Center

We were honored to host a ground blessing at the future site of the Hope Ranch Behavioral Health Center. Thank you to everyone who attended, prayed, and stood with us as we marked this meaningful step forward. This new Behavioral Health Center represents hope, growth, and our continued commitment to providing compassionate care for our community and beyond. We are grateful for the support and excited for what’s to come.

Highlights from the event!