Shiloh
Shiloh is a retired ranch horse enjoying his easier days out here at Compassion Corral. He joined us, here at Compassion Corral, in the spring of 2020. Shiloh is a quarter horse and is palomino in color with a white star on his forehead. Shiloh is a sweet and gentle horse who loves to be social, especially when treats are involved! Shiloh also has days that he loves to talk a lot, and when he does, it is a blast to listen to! In his off time, Shiloh loves to eat fresh, green grass, apples, and carrots; and that is just to name a few things! He also likes to clown around some times and thinks it is funny to sneak up on me when I am out in the pasture working on my own! Shiloh also enjoys a nice, refreshing roll in the mud after a fresh rain; the muddier, the better!
River
River came to us in late summer of 2022. We rescued him from an abused and neglected life. When we brought River home, he was severely malnourished and underweight. River was so weak he could barely stand. We pulled over 200 ticks off of him and took care of all of the internal parasites he was hosting. He even had the most unusual wooly coat of hair on him than I have ever seen on a horse. We put River on a very healthy diet, got him up to date on his vaccines, and gave him lots of love and care. Today, River is very healthy and loves life here at Compassion Corral. He now has a beautiful, normal, dark brown coat with a little white star on his forehead. River is a very sweet guy but is often very careful when interacting with people. Once he learns he is safe, River pours on his charm, and you just can’t help but to fall in love with him! As far as treats go, River loves just about anything he can get into his mouth! In his off time, River loves to forage for fresh, green grass, and enjoys sunbathing. Oh, and I cannot leave out that he too loves a good roll in fresh mud!
Christopher M. Johnson MA, LPC
Education:
- M.A. Amberton University
Professional Counseling (LPC) - B.S. Texas A&M Commerce
Health and Human Performance
Member in Good Standing:
- American Counseling Association
- American Equestrian Alliance
- Professional Association for Therapeutic Horsemanship
Therapeutic Specialties:
Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Children/Adolescent Issues, Anxiety, Depression, Grief and Loss, ADHD, Bipolar Disorder, Parenting, Fatherhood, Men’sIssues, Mindfulness, Life Transition, Work/Life Balance
Chris is a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers counseling services based on a growth-oriented model to children 6-17, parents and families who have a need to experience change in their lives. He utilizes skills and proven therapeutic techniques he has gained through his history of walking alongside a wide variety of individuals who were in the midst of difficult and trying seasons in their lives. Chris has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, community based counseling programs,and a teen shelter facility. Chris believes that a productive therapeutic experience begins with genuine acceptance of the individual. He understands that we will all experience individual and relational struggles that present a wide variety of challenges during our lives.
Through his faith, education, professional training and experiences as a dad, Chris is able to connect with his clients and offer effective, individualized solutions which instill hope and encourage positive change.
Chris graduated from Poteet High School in Mesquite, TX in 1991. He then went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1991 until 1998 where he would learn valuable lessons that include the importance of teamwork, honor, loyalty, dependability and sacrifice. Chris earned his B.A. in Health and Human Performance with Summa Cum Laude academic distinction from Texas A&M Commerce in 2005. He then went on to complete his M.A. in Professional Counseling from Amberton University in 2010. Chris has been licensed in the state of Texas since 2010. For many years, Chris has been highly active in community outreach services such as Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, and Big Heart Ministries as a representative of his church. In addition, he served as the Youth Director/Pastor for several years allowing him to gain valuable insight and experience working with children and adolescents, and their families.
Chris feels that each piece of his life has served as a stepping stone preparing him for a career in counseling. Chris believes that every person has the ability and the right to live a content and purposeful life. It is his goal to help others achieve this in their own lives.