Meet Nicole Hernandez LPC
Holistic Professional Counselor
Hello, I am so glad you are here.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and the founder of The Therapy Ranch. I believe healing happens best when we slow down, feel safe, and take time to reconnect. Our private ranch setting offers a peaceful space where clients can feel grounded, supported, and seen. At The Therapy Ranch we offer nature-based and equine-assisted counseling for teens, preteens, and young adults who feel overwhelmed, disconnected or stuck.
Healing doesn’t have to be rushed or overwhelming. It is with compassion, connection, and the right environment, meaningful change is possible.
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Where healing
meets the
open field
Our Story
A different kind of
counseling space
The Therapy Ranch was born from a deeply personal conviction: that some of the most profound healing happens outside the four walls. Our ranch in Rowlett, Texas is a 4 acre ranch with rescue horses where children, teens, and young adults find the safety and space they need to heal.
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Whether a young person has experienced trauma, anxiety, complex emotions, or simply can't connect with traditional talk therapy, our integrative approach meets them exactly where they are. The Therapy Ranch offers counseling sessions outdoors, unhurried, and without judgment.
"Healing is not always a conversation. Sometimes it begins with a breath of fresh air and a horse who simply stays."
What We Offer
Three pathways to healing
We integrate evidence-based and experiential modalities so every client can find the approach that fits their unique journey.
Equine-Assisted
Psychotherapy
Partnering with horses provides immediate, honest feedback that mirrors inner emotional worlds. No riding required the relational dynamic itself is the therapy. Powerful for trauma, anxiety, attachment, and self-regulation.
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Equine-Assisted
Psychotherapy
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EAP Certified
Nature-Based
Individual Counseling
Sessions held outdoors walking the land, sitting under open sky allow clients to access a different kind of openness. Ideal for those who find traditional office settings limiting or triggering. Available for all ages.
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Outdoor Therapy
EMDR
Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is one of the most research-supported approaches for healing trauma. We integrate EMDR with our nature-based setting for a grounding, calming therapeutic experience.
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Evidence-Based
Who We Serve
A home for every young heart
Our primary focus is children, preteens, teens, and young adults — especially those who haven't connected with traditional counseling. We also welcome adults seeking holistic, nature-based care.
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Anxiety, depression & mood challenges
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Trauma, PTSD & complex stress
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Behavioral challenges & anger management
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Family transitions, grief & loss
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Identity, self-worth & life transitions
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At-risk youth & those resistant to traditional therapy
8–25 yrs.
Primary age range
we specialize in
3
Integrated therapy
modalities
1:1
Individualized
care always
What to expect
The Process
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Free Consultation
Nicole listens, no pressure, no commitment. Together we will explore if The Therapy Ranch is the right fit for your family.
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Intake & Goals
A clinical plan is established and therapeutic goals are to your child's specific needs and history.
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Ranch Sessions
Sessions will take place at the ranch. Purposeful, trauma-informed and evidence-based throughout.
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Progress & Support
Ongoing family communication, collaborative goals reviews, and support at every stage of the treatment journey.
Let's Talk
Ready to take the first step?
Free consultations are available. No pressure, no commitment — just a conversation about your child and whether The Therapy Ranch might be the right fit.
Phone
Address
214-924-2793
1799 Miller rd, Rowlett TX 75088
The Therapy Ranch
Rowlett, Texas · PLLC
Equine-assisted psychotherapy for children, teens, and adolescents. Trauma-informed. Evidence-based. Rooted in the healing power of horses and open land.