Our Team

Christina Fajardo, LMHC

Christina Fajardo is the founder of Theraherd. She specializes in child and family mental health. She is a certified equine-assisted psychotherapist utilizing the EAGALA model and certified animal-assisted therapy specialist.

For over 13 years, she has worked with clinical issues of trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, postpartum, parent child interactions, attachment, child behavior issues, social and emotional learning, human development, transition/ adjustment issues and relational issues. She speaks English and Spanish fluently.

  • Annalise Virdi

    Annalise Virdi

    MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (INTERN) + EQUINE SPECIALIST

    Annalist is our clinical mental health intern brings over three years of professional experience in the field of equine-assisted services. Guided by a deep appreciation for the healing connection between humans and horses, Annalise is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling.

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    Internships and Clinical Hours

    TheraHerd currently offers Graduate Student internship and practicum opportunities utilizing the EAGALA ( Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association) model for Equine assisted Psychotherapy. Christina Fajardo, LMHC is also an approved Supervisor through WA state DOH for Associate level mental health counselors and offers both on site and virtual supervision under contract.

  • Macala Rose

    PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS + EQUINE SPECIALIST

    Macala specializes in program development for non-therapeutic events and groups. She’s a certified equine-assisted learning facilitator with over five years of experience. Macala love to ride trails and climb mountains on horse back, she also assist in therapeutic work under the direction of Christina.

  • Lydia McAllister

    MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (INTERN) + EQUINE SPECIALIST

    Lydia is a Clinical Mental Health Intern whose approach is grounded in person-centered therapy. She believes that meaningful connections with ourselves, others, animals, and nature are crucial to emotional well-being. 

    Lydia is EAGALA Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy certified and is pursuing certifications in both Animal-Assisted Therapy and Play Therapy.

  • SHANNON LOPEZ

    MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR (INTERN)

    Shannon is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Intern currently pursuing her Master’s degree. Shannon takes a compassionate, person-centered approach to counseling and believes every client deserves a safe, welcoming, and judgment-free space to feel heard and understood.

    Shannon welcomes the opportunity to work with children, adolescents, adults, and families experiencing a variety of concerns, including anxiety, self-esteem, emotional regulation, relationship and family challenges, life transitions, substance use, and recovery.