Leann is a 1982 graduate of Texas A&M University and holds a M.S. in animal science, specializing in Equine Exercise Physiology and a M.S. and certification in School Counseling. Having been in public education for 32 years as a high school counselor, Leann brings experience working with diverse groups of students, and is keenly aware of the challenges and struggles facing our youth and families today. Leann serves as Executive Director for Courage Ranch and is excited about the opportunity to bring a unique program of hope and healing to her hometown community of Floresville.

Destiny is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with experience providing mental health treatment to children, adolescents, adults, and families since 2016. She has worked across outpatient, medical, and equine-assisted mental health settings. Destiny is an IFS Certified Therapist and Level 3 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). She is also trained through the Intensive level in Natural Lifemanship, a trauma-informed approach to equine-assisted therapy. Her work is grounded in connection, curiosity, and respect for each client’s unique experience.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she has 10 years of experience treating different mental health issues in a variety of settings. She incorporates EMDR and play therapy into sessions with clients. She works with all ages, but specializes in children's mental health. Sarah’s clients have frequently told her how comfortable she makes them feel in therapy, especially if it is their first-time trying therapy. Her goal is for clients to feel heard, understood, and cared about in each interaction.

Yesenia is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and trauma-informed therapist who brings a deeply relational, culturally responsive and heart-centered approach to her work at Courage Ranch. She specializes in supporting children, adolescents, and adults navigating trauma, attachment wounds, emotional regulation challenges and major life transitions. She integrates EAP, somatic awareness and experiential modalities to help build nervous system regulation, emotional literacy and embodied trust. She is bilingual and is passionate about serving individuals and families from diverse and historically marginalized communities.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), she is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) a Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), and is passionate about providing trauma-informed and compassionate care tailored to each person’s unique journey. She believes meaningful connections - both human and equine - can foster resilience, growth and lasting change. She has experience working with children, teens, adults, military members and veterans, and individuals who have experienced trauma - including those involved in child welfare and survivors of human trafficking. She has worked across outpatient, medical, and equine-assisted mental health settings. Destiny is an IFS Certified Therapist and Level 3 trained in Internal Family Systems (IFS). She is also trained through the Intensive level in Natural Lifemanship, a trauma-informed approach to equine-assisted therapy. Her work is grounded in connection, curiosity, and respect for each client’s unique experience.