Dr. Jessica Taverniti is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She brings extensive experience integrating evidence-based mental health care with experiential, relationship-based equine-assisted therapy. Dr. Taverniti works with children, adolescents, adults, and families, with particular expertise in autism spectrum disorder, neurodiversity, transitional-aged youth, and life transitions.

Keynan is a licensed Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.  During his nursing education at University of Pennsylvania, he focused on evidence-based treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder  (PTSD) and trained at the Philadelphia VA.  He has worked in a variety of mental health nursing roles, including as a member of San Diego VA's PTSD Clinical Team. In 2017 he opened his own practice where he continues to provide psychotherapy to military veterans and first responders with PTSD, and manages psychiatric medications for clients with diverse mental health challenges. He and his wife have rehabilitated several former racehorses at their ranch in San Diego, and have been guardians to an American mustang mare since 2019.

Alethia is a dedicated equestrian whose ranch in Ramona serves as the foundational site for Dos Picos Collective. Alethia has had a deep connection with horses for as long as she can remember, has raised horses from birth, and is trained in the art of classical dressage. In 2016, she completed her yoga teacher certification, which deepened her understanding of body awareness, the nervous system, and mind / body alignment. Her experience with yoga and horsemanship taught her the power of "Dristi" (focus) and congruency between the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual. 

Kim is a lifelong horse enthusiast whose passion led her to become an EAGALA-certified Equine Specialist and facilitator for Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy. She brings decades of experience as an equestrian and equine caregiver, with an emphasis on promoting the social, psychological, and physical wellbeing of both clients and horses in a therapeutic environment. Kim grew up sharing her passion for horses with foster youth, which developed her understanding of how the experiential qualities of structured encounters with horses can benefit individuals affected by trauma and adversity.

Erna learned how to ride with the help of generous lesson ponies while growing up in New Jersey. She is an equine bodyworker, EAGALA-certified Equine Specialist and trains in three day eventing with her off-track thoroughbred. When she’s not working with horses, Erna is a writer and filmmaker. She hopes to make riding and equine-assisted therapy more accessible to all.