In this episode, Ralph Cook sits down with therapist Alyssa Hinesley to explore trauma, healing, and the unique environment of Lantern Lane Farm. They discuss how trauma manifests, the importance of safety in recovery, and the transformative potential of trauma intensives in a farm setting.

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Lantern Lane Farm was founded in the early 2000s by Ralph and Joni Cook, after their own family experienced the life-changing power of counseling. They envisioned a place where therapy didn’t feel clinical or intimidating, but instead peaceful, safe, and connected to nature.

The name “Lantern Lane” was chosen as a symbol of guidance and safety—echoing the lanterns of the Underground Railroad that once lit the way to freedom. Just as those lanterns offered hope in the darkness, Lantern Lane Farm exists to shine a light for those searching for healing and restoration.

Lantern Lane Farm Counseling Center - https://lanternlanefarm.org/

Guest Information:

Alyssa earned her Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University and has been practicing for over a decade. She is also an approved clinical supervisor.
Alyssa specializes in codependency and works with women and couples to establish healthy boundaries and cultivate balanced, life-giving relationship dynamics. She also has experience supporting blended families and guiding clients through the complexities of co-parenting.

She works extensively with women, helping them find healing and restoration in areas such as grief, narcissistic abuse recovery, divorce, life transitions, and codependency recovery. Alyssa is passionate about empowering women to rediscover their voice, rebuild their confidence, and create healthier patterns in their relationships.

Most days, Alyssa is accompanied by her Goldendoodle, Bella, who serves as an emotional support animal (ESA) during sessions, offering comfort and calm to clients who appreciate the presence of a therapy dog.

Alyssa and her husband are parents to five children. Outside of the counseling office, she enjoys working out with her husband, drinking coffee, and spending time with her family. She often says, “Counseling is my calling, fitness is my hobby, and Biblical literacy is my passion.”

Website - www.lanternlanefarm.org

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This episode is brought to you by Lantern Lane Farm Counseling 

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