Therapy & Retreats
Therapist, Coach, Guide
Julie Dauner, LCPC
Julie is a licensed therapist, trained in multiple holistic healing methods such as Somatic Therapy, Equine and Animal Assisted Therapy, Energy Healing, Hypnosis, and Meditation. She incorporates therapeutic movement, animals, oils, drumming, and singing bowls to assist you in your journey.
Julie offers adult wellness and therapeutic coaching experiences for individuals, couples, corporate groups and for retreats. Limited availability, local and distance sessions available.
Julie has a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling, is a licensed therapist in the state of Montana, and is certified as an Equine Assisted Therapist through HEAL – Human Equine Alliance for Learning. She has been practicing since 2009 and is passionate about assisting others in healing and living their best life.
Modalities / Expertise
Somatic Work
Somatic therapy is a form of body-centered therapy that looks at the connection of mind and body and uses both psychotherapy and physical therapies for holistic healing. Mind-body exercises and other physical techniques help release the tension and trapped trauma that negatively affects a patient’s physical and emotional wellbeing.
Julie uses somatic work including rhythmic and yoga movements, singing bowls, drumming, breath work and connection. These modalities work effectively to regulate the default level of intensity and process trauma so clients can move forward with their goals more easily.
Hypnosis & Meditation
Hypnosis and meditation are power transformational methods that work to
change the state of mind, reprogram the sub-conscious, and regulate the autonomic nervous system (ANS).
Julie uses hypnosis to quickly reprogram the mind for success and peacefulness and to release traumas. Meditation is incorporated to change states of being to program in what we want vs what we don’t want.
Energy Healing
Energy healing is a type of holistic healing that works with the relationship between the mind, memories, emotions, and the negative energies that get caught in the autonomic nervous system and affect the physical body.
Moving or removing these beliefs and energies can assist in healing the mind, body and soul.
Julie incorporates Energy Healing into meditations, hypnosis or alone to assist the client in making progress towards achieving their goals.
Equine & Animal-Assisted Therapy
Animals can aid in healing through connection and the regulation of the autonomic nervous system. They can provide a source of comfort, consistency, and mutual nurturance, giving support to both the mind and the body.
Nurturing interactions with horses allows humans to practice heart coherence, connection, empathy and emotional and physical regulation.
Horses are biologically programmed to connect, as they are prey animals, and their connection with the herd is their security system. The horse will want to connect with you if the conditions are right. This gives us the opportunity to practice changing states of being and regulating emotions.
Therapy in the Farm Environment
Does the idea of traditional talk therapy in an office setting make you want to run for the hills? We understand; that’s why we offer therapeutic sessions in the great outdoors. Walk and talk, observe or interact with farm animals, breath in fresh air, and soak in the sunshine during your session. Research has shown that spending time in the farm environment for therapeutic purposes improves health and overall well-being.
Firefly Healing Arts at Firefly Horse Co. is unique from other traditional therapy practices. Our desire is to bring alternative therapeutic modalities and the healing power of horses to the general public. Firefly is located on 24 beautiful acres with majestic views of the Montana mountains. Our programs combine healing modalities to create a holistic and nature-based approach. We invite you to visit us and walk lightly, breath deeply, and soak in peace and tranquility.
Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy
Population Served
- Children (Ages 4 & Above)
- Teens
- Adults
- Elderly
- Couples
- Family
- At Risk Youth
- Veterans
- 1st Responders
- Businesses
- Health Care Professionals
Diagnoses & Problems
- Anxiety Disorders; Generalized, Social, etc.
- Trauma, PTSD, Abuse
- Grief & Loss
- ADHD / ADD-Impulse Control
- Addictions and Substance Abuse
- Eating Disorders
- Behavioral Disorders; Oppositional Defiant Disorder, etc
- Relational Disorders; Family Dynamics / Parenting
- Emotional Response to Medical Conditions or Illnesses
- Autism Spectrum Disorder – Sensory Concerns
- Adjustment Disorder
- Intellectual, Learning, & Neurological Disorders
- Identity & Self; Esteem Issues, Self Harm
- Obsessive Disorders & Perfectionism
- Mood Disorders; Depression, Bipolar Disorder
Benefits
- Assessing Emotions & Intensity
- Regulate Emotions & Intensity
- Rebalance Default Intensity
- Boundaries
- Learning to Play
- Caring for Self & Others
- Processing Trauma–Possible without Talking
- Develop Social Skills
- Assertiveness & Self Confidence
- Shift Codependency to Healthy Interdependency
- In Action Learning in a Low-Pressure Environment
- Connects the Physical & the Emotional
- Building trust
- Allows the Body to Release Trauma Responses Through Movement
- Develop Healthy Relationships
- Social Responsibility
- Problem Solving Skills
What to Expect
Julie is currently only accepting adults as regular clients; if you are interested in therapy for your children please check out our Equine-Assisted Learning program.
Your first initial session will be an intake session with Julie where you can talk about goals, what modalities you may be interested or beneficial for your healing process, and more.
We accept most major insurances & are happy to send you your bill them for you for reimbursement of the cost of services! We do require payment in full for services at the time of your first session; though payment plans are available on a case-by-case basis. We apologize at this time we are not able accept Medicaid or Medicare.
Pricing: $200 per 60-minute session
Additional Questions?
Contact Us! Email: [email protected] | Phone: (406)314-7185
Healing Journey Retreats
At Firefly Healing Arts we combine alternative healing techniques that allow you to actually reprogram the brain and autonomic nervous system (ANS) for balance & connection. Trauma and subconscious beliefs cannot be resolved through traditional talk therapy. We must access the limbic brain and brain stem in order to process trauma and the physical responses it creates.
Are you ready to break free from what’s holding you back from living your most fulfilling life?
Are you ready to find and fulfill your life’s purpose?
Are you ready to rediscover yourself so you can live life with purpose and intention?
Have you tried traditional therapy or coaching and found it not effective?
Individual Intensive Retreat
People often travel from all over to work one-on-one with Julie. Dive deep into yourself with an Individual Intensive Retreat. This is completely customizable to you, your needs, financial & time commitments, and desires.
A standard Individual Intensive Retreat is 9am to 3pm with a 1 hour lunch break and lunch provided. Many clients will continue their journey with weekly or bi-weekly sessions with Julie, in person on our pristine 24-acre property, or by phone/video calls.
Pricing:
Full Day Retreat | $1500 per Day (9am – 3pm | Lunch Provided)
Additional Sessions | $200 per Hour *Package Discounts Available*
Group Retreats
Our Group Retreats involve individuals that all come for the same week to work together and grow through individual and group work. Working as a group is so powerful in our healing journeys, as it assists in bringing up our strengths and weaknesses while interacting with others. The work we do to reprogram the body and mind can be done at the same time in this safe space with others.
Gather with us as an individual looking for deeper connection within yourself and others, or embark on this healing journey with a group of your own and come together with friends, old and new.
Pricing:
5 Day Retreat | $2500 (Early Bird Pricing)
5 Day Retreat | $3000 (Regular Pricing)
**Accommodations are not included in pricing; discounted accommodations available**
Location
Firefly Horse Co is a beautiful horse farm and wellness retreat center, located on 24 acres in the heart of the Flathead Valley. Firefly is home to over 100 animals, including horses, ponies, mini horses, mini donkeys, goats, sheep, pigs, dogs, cats, chickens, ducks, pea fowl, bunnies and chinchillas. We are 15 minutes from Glacier International Airport, Kalispell, Flathead Lake, Bigfork and Columbia Falls. We are 30 minutes from Glacier National Park and Whitefish. We offer multiple options for accommodations on the farm!
Have Additional Questions? Contact Us! We’d love to answer any questions you may have.
Call Or Text: (406)314-7185 | Email: [email protected]