Introducing an Animal-Assisted Therapy Program at Our Farm!

Amanda Malone, LCSW of Marigold Mental Health, LLC is launching a new animal-assisted therapy program at Lil’ Buckaroo’s Farm!

The mental health therapy program centers on the innate healing power of the human-animal bond. Amanda integrates animal-assisted interactions, play and art-based interventions, mindfulness, and evidence-based practices such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to improve mental health.

 Amanda considers fur and feather friends to be co-therapists in the therapeutic process. The integration of animals enhances the therapeutic environment and client-therapist relationship and facilitates growth and change.

·       Many people feel naturally comfortable with and connected to animals.

·       Animals make therapy positive and enjoyable, leading to improved motivation and engagement.

·       Animals allow for fun, humor, and creativity in the therapeutic process.

·       Animals can teach clients about empathy, problem-solving, frustration tolerance, mindfulness, self-esteem, advocacy, compassion, acceptance, and more.

Amanda works with children as young as 6 years old, adolescents, adults, families, and couples. Group programs will be developed in the coming months!

Common challenges for which our therapeutic services may be beneficial include but are not limited to: ADHD, anxiety, autism, depression, emotional disturbance, stress, self-esteem, trauma, interpersonal relationships, coping strategies, and social skills.

Sessions may occur outside in pasture, by the pond, or inside the barn. Sessions may include active interventions such as walks and obstacle course work or more indirect interventions such as animal observations, games, and art-based activities.

Amanda is currently accepting new clients!

·       Individual Therapy, $160 per 1-hour session

·       Family Therapy, $180 per 1-hour session 

·       Group Therapy, TBD based on group size

 Clients with private insurance may be able to seek out-of-network reimbursement by paying for services the day of session and requesting a superbill to submit to their insurance for possible reimbursement.

 To learn more about our therapy program or to schedule an intake session,

Please Contact Amanda Malone at Amanda@marigoldmh.com or call at 720-295-2596, or click here to view Amanda’s profile on Psychology Today!

About Amanda Malone, LCSW

Amanda earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Development from Cornell University in 2009 and Master of Social Work from University of Maryland, Baltimore in 2015. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Colorado (License Number: CSW.09925945). Amanda formed her private practice, Marigold Mental Health, LCC, in 2023. Amanda has been an animal lover her entire life and is currently a proud mother of one dog, two cats, one rabbit, and seven chickens. Amanda and her husband welcomed their first non-fur-child into the world in October 2021 and love providing her with opportunities to learn about and interact with animals. Amanda is an artist, beekeeper, and gardener and enjoys any outdoor activity that connects her to the beauty and peace of nature.