Our Team

Christina Fajardo, LMHC

Christina Fajardo is the founder of Theraherd. She specializes in child and family mental health. She is an advanced skill set 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.

  • Macala Rose

    DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS

    Macala works as AI ethicist, behavioral researcher, and analyst. She joined Theraherd in order to help build the practice and manage back of house operations. She’s also a lifelong equestrian passionate about mindfulness and mental health accessibility.

  • Kenny

    ONSITE FARM & FACILITIES DIRECTOR & EQUINE SPECIALIST

    Kenny is an avid backcountry rider who oversees the farm. He specializes in following regenerative land management practices and holistic animal care. A master of many trades, he designed our facility in order to accommodate our little clients and the herd.

  • 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.