Our Newest Coach
Kellie Ann Peterson, M.Div.
Kellie Ann Peterson, M.Div.
Pastoral Counselor | Life & Family Coach | Author | Assistant Director, Joyful Ranch Counseling
Kellie Ann Peterson is a trauma-informed pastoral counselor and life coach with over 30 years of experience helping individuals and families heal from abuse, trauma, and relational pain. As Assistant Director of Joyful Ranch Counseling, she integrates faith-based trauma recovery with neuroscience, EFT, and experiential methods—including equine-assisted therapy—to promote lasting emotional and spiritual restoration.
Kellie Ann specializes in supporting survivors of PTSD, narcissistic abuse, and human trafficking, as well as families navigating conflict and reunification. She leads online and in-person support groups, parenting classes, and Bible studies that foster healing, resilience, and connection with God.
A published author, Kellie Ann wrote Wounded Heart, Graceful Warrior (2023), a powerful story of redemption and faith. She holds a Master of Divinity from The King’s University and a B.A. in Marriage and Family Therapy from Northwestern University.
Her mission is simple: to help people find hope, healing, and peace—one restored heart at a time.
"My specialty is helping people who have trauma!" - Jackie C
Counseling Services
- Individual Counseling in person or virtual
- Animal Assisted Activities
- Equine Assisted Coping Skill Activities
- Group Counseling
- Adolescent Counseling
- Christian Counseling
North Texas Giving Day!
Joyful Ranch Counseling has partnered with North Texas Giving Day. Here you can see our info and donate to help us help others! Each donation is used to help us rescue more horses, pay for farm costs, and provide low cost services to people in need.