Embark LLC

The path to healing is rarely a linear ascent; rather, it is a process of unraveling the conditioned layers that obscure our most authentic selves. EMBARK's therapeutic philosophy is grounded in the belief that every individual possesses an innate, individualized wisdom, that too often becomes clouded by life’s complexities, systemic pressures, and the echoes of trauma. Our roles as clinicians and facilitators is to walk alongside you as a partner, helping you rediscover your own capacity for profound growth and alignment. 🔎 The Search for Meaning: A Humanistic Approach 🔓 At the core of EMBARK's practice is an Existential-Humanistic framework. We believe that the heartbeat of the human experience is the fundamental need for meaning. Drawing on various modalities, we partner with you to navigate the pursuit of a purpose that resonates uniquely with who you are, even amidst life’s greatest challenges. We are not singular, isolated beings, but a complex sum of many parts. By exploring the interconnected nature of self and others, we can begin to understand how perceptions are formed and how certain behaviors develop as necessary survival strategies. Our work together focuses on integrating these parts, shifting from a state of "conditioned personality" to one of conscious choice. 🧩 Somatic Wisdom & The Nervous System 🗝️ Because the body often holds stories the mind is not yet ready to speak, we integrate somatic experience to tap into your body's innate wisdom. Central to this work is Polyvagal Theory, which helps us understand how our autonomic nervous system constantly scans for cues of safety or danger. Whether navigating acute PTSD, developmental trauma, or the persistent impact of stress, anxiety, and depression we recognize that symptoms are often the nervous system’s way of seeking safety. Using the "body as a tuner," we work to expand your "window of tolerance," shifting out of survival modes like fight, flight, or freeze and back into a state of social engagement, self-discovery, and resilience. 🤍 Specialized Grief & Loss Work 🫂 Grief is not a problem to be solved or a task to be completed; it is a profound internal landscape that requires patience and integration. EMBARK specializes in supporting individuals through the complexities of loss, moving beyond the intellectual "stages of grief" and into a process of embodiment. Together, we create a space to step into your loss, allowing the body to untie the knots of sorrow that words alone cannot reach. 💻 Telehealth Therapy EMBARK offers clinical counseling via a secure telehealth platform, allowing us to do the deep work of meaning-making and trauma processing from the comfort and safety of your own space. 🐴 Our Offerings Partnering with the Herd ✨ Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP) We partner with horses as co-facilitators to bridge the gap between cognitive insight and somatic experience. Horses, as highly sensitive animals, are masters of responding to our physiological states, offering immediate feedback on our internal "weather." This transforms therapy into an active practice of nervous system regulation, authentic connection, and relational growth Equine-Assisted Learning (EAL) Workshops-Discover the Wisdom of the Herd EMBARK LLC’s equine-assisted learning workshops offer a beautiful, supportive space to explore self-awareness while surrounded by the grounding presence of our herd. Participants frequently share that these experiences provide practical tools for daily life, leaving them feeling simultaneously energized and deeply peaceful. Horses truly are masterful teachers. Come join us for an impactful workshop and walk away with your own meaningful lessons from the herd. 🫂Exploring Connection: Finding Depth through Relational Attunement 🗓️Date: Sunday, September 27th, 2026 We are social creatures, wired for connection and belonging. As herd animals, horses are too. This workshop focuses deeply on our interconnected nature. Together, we will explore the mechanics of authentic connection by practicing attunement to ourselves, our environment, and the herd. In this workshop we’ll focus on the power of oxytocin as the antidote to loneliness. Workshop Details & Logistics • Duration: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (4 Hours) • Location: A beautiful private ranch in Battle Ground, WA (Exact address provided upon registration) • Investment: $125 per workshop Upcoming Equine-Assisted Grief Workshop: Ground of Being™: Held by Horses is an experiential grief-integration journey for those carrying loss of any kind. As human beings we grieve—it is a natural part of our living experience. It is not a problem to be solved, nor something to be rushed. Rather, it is an authentic response to loss, and it deserves our presence, a safe space, and compassionate support. Unfortunately, our culture often doesn’t know what to do with death and loss. And when we are grieving, that unknowing can be hard to encounter and may leave us feeling alone, misunderstood, invalidated, or even as though our grief has become a burden to others. The Ground of Being™ offers a safe, judgment-free space to be with your grief exactly as it is. Nothing about your experience needs to be different, and there is nowhere you are expected to get to. We make room for what is present, trusting your capacity to know what you need and what feels right for you. Whether your loss is recent or has been with you for some time, whether your grief feels raw or lives quietly beneath the surface, you are welcome here. What This Experience Offers Through a blend of live virtual group process and embodied time with our equine partners, you will be supported to: ✨ Feel what you feel safely and without judgment 🔓 Develop greater trust in your own emotional process 🐴 Experience the regulating presence of the herd 🧩 Gently explore guilt, self-attack, and the pressure to "fix" your pain 🤍 Integrate love and pain without forcing meaning 🌱 Cultivate a steadier sense of internal ground Choose the Experience That Is Right for You You can participate in the full six-week series online, or deepen the experience by joining us for two additional in-person gatherings with the horses. Option 1: 5-Week Online Series Connect with a supportive, understanding community from the comfort of home. When: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Oct 20, 27 & Nov 3, 10, 17) Format: 5 weekly virtual group process gatherings Investment: $375 Option 2: Hybrid Series — Online + In-Person with the Horses Participate in all five online gatherings, with two additional in-person experiential gatherings with the horses at our facility in Battle Ground, Washington. Online Gatherings: Tuesdays, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM Pacific Time (Oct 20, 27 & Nov 3, 10, 17) In-Person Gatherings: Sundays, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Pacific Time (Oct 18 & Nov 15) Investment: $615(Space is limited) About Your Facilitators Leezá Carlone Steindorf Certified Grief Educator, ICF Coach & Senior Mediator Bringing 25+ years of international experience in human-centered facilitation, Leezá holds space with integrity and compassion, understanding grief as a deeply human experience that deserves to be honored and held gently. Kara Seibert, LICSW Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Horse-Facilitated Grief Guide Kara brings her clinical experience together with horse-facilitated work, offering participants an opportunity to experience the grounding and regulating presence of the herd. Our Promise to You: Your feelings will not be rushed or pressured. Your entire experience is welcome here. You will be met where you are, as you are, and gently supported as you find your own way of living with what has changed. Ready to Embark? Send us a message today. 🌱✨🐴