Dr. Donna Wilson
Dr. Donna Wilson, a licensed psychologist of 22, years is the owner/operator of Milagro. Dr. Wilson works in interactive and equine-assisted psychotherapy as well as cognitive behavioral therapy with individuals, children, couples and families to address all mental health needs. Dr. Wilson is also qualified as an EMDR therapist.
Dr. Wilson specializes in mood disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder and other anxiety disorders, traumatic brain injury, family dynamics, spousal abuse, anger management, communication skills, ADHD, motivation issues, returning combat vets, training groups and corporate teams. All therapy, whether EAP or CBT, is solution-focused.
Dr. Wilson has years of experience working with Army soldiers and their families and served as Chief of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Services for more than four years at a major military installation. Dr. Wilson is also certified by EAGALA to do life-skills training with groups and teams.
The Goal of Treatment
The goal of treatment at Milagro is to help people improve their daily lives. The experiences enable clients to understand that their responses to conditions of stress, frustration, confusion, inaccessibility, or inadequate communication which directly affect the outcome of the problems they face. The Milagro horses provide a venue whereby people can interact with their frustration, fears, communication issues and learn to self-monitor, become aware and consequently improve daily functioning.