Building Bridges: Understanding Trauma’s Impact to Foster Healing Connections (10/23/26)

Lottie’s professional and personal dreams came together in 2010, when she began offering equine-assisted psychotherapy and learning to a wide variety of clients. Her passion for the work has only increased as she’s continually witnessed people make tremendous progress in their confidence, relationship skills, and sense of empowerment after interacting with horses. She brings to her work deep beliefs in every person’s inner wisdom and ability to overcome challenges. Before offering equine-assisted services, Lottie spent years working with abused and neglected children and adolescents in a variety of settings. She received her Masters and Educational Specialist degrees in counseling psychology from James Madison University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional. In addition to her role as executive director of Groundwork Ranch, she operates a private counseling practice where she helps people navigate difficult life transitions and reclaim their personal power. In her free time, Lottie enjoys playing Frisbee golf with her family, gardening, and taking care of her horses. 

Dave Wyner, M.A., LPC, NCC received his master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling from Regis University. He’s a National Certified Counselor, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and a Certified Advanced Grief Counseling Specialist. Dave co-facilitates all of Groundwork Ranch’s programs and helps lead program development. In addition to his work at Groundwork Ranch, Dave has a private counseling practice, called A Path Forward Counseling, where he specializes in helping people navigate trauma and grief. He was also the human half of a certified pet therapy team. Until his dog’s retirement in 2019, they visited patients at a local hospital and strolled the concourses of Denver International Airport, helping make travelers, airline personnel, and airport employees smile.