Our Team
Paige Courtney
Founder and Director
B.S. in Psychology
PATH Certifications
Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
Paige began her journey in Equine-Assisted Services in 2011, volunteering as a horse leader and side walker for children and adults with special abilities. This was a commitment that was deeply personal and inspired by her role as an aunt to a child with special abilities. By 2013, she earned her certification as a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor, and in 2018, she advanced her qualifications to become a PATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning. Paige holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and is currently pursuing her master’s in social work to further strengthening her ability to serve others.
As the sister of a career United States Marine, and a longtime 9-1-1 Dispatcher herself, Paige’s work has always been rooted in understanding the unique stresses faced by those who serve.
Paige's passion lies in supporting active-duty military members, veterans, first responders, and their families, and is driven by a strong desire to help break the stigma surrounding seeking support for mental health in these professions - communities she knows intimately.
Matthew Marino
Board Member
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Matt earned his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a focus in trauma from SMU in 2025 and is currently pursuing his certification as a PATH Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning. He is a former active-duty Army paratrooper with five years of service where he served as a Staff Sergeant and graduated from the elite United States Army Ranger School. He now continues his service as an airborne infantryman in the Texas National Guard.
Matt draws on both his military experience and clinical training to provide grounded, compassionate support for veterans and first-responders. He also holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin – Platteville (2012), and obtained his Eagle Scout rank in 2007.
Matt lost his best friend in the Army to suicide, and the tragic loss of his friend led him to a new path – wanting to help other veterans who are struggling.
Combining clinical expertise, real-world experience, and the healing power of horses, Matt is passionate about creating safe, empowering spaces where individuals can process trauma, rediscover their strengths, and move forward with clarity, confidence, and renewed purpose in life.
Travis Moore is the owner and founder of Campfire Counseling. He started the organization in 2018 to share the therapeutic benefits of the outdoors with clients in North Texas. Travis approaches counseling with a unique perspective, and whenever possible, he tries to integrate forms of creative counseling into his sessions. He often meets with his clients outdoors and offers walk-and-talk sessions at local parks and nature preserves. Travis also integrates outdoor experiential therapy activities like fly fishing and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy to facilitate processing and encourage the development of new coping skills.
