Guided by Strength, Empowered by Hope, Inspired by Horses.

Step toward healing — Dr. Stella Lerlo combines professional expertise and personal understanding to guide you through trauma recovery, emotional healing, and creating meaningful connections.

A Journey Toward Healing, Growth, and Connection. We’re Here to Help You Embrace Your Path to Lasting Change.

Reins of Valor Psychotherapy with Dr. Stella Lerlo

Reins of Valor is the premier center for therapy and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy in Anaheim Hills & Los Alamitos.

We offer compassionate, science-based therapy and Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy for adults, children, couples, and families. Our experienced therapists, along with the support of our horses, create a welcoming and empowering space to guide you on your journey to healing and growth.
What we do

Our Areas of Specialty

Therapy for Individuals

Navigate life’s challenges with confidence and clarity in a safe space.

Equine Assisted Therapy

Experience healing and growth through equine-assisted therapy.

Therapy for Couples

Strengthen communication and connection while feeling truly heard and supported.

Therapy for Adolescents

Helping adolescents express emotions, build resilience, and feel understood.

Military Therapy

Supporting service members and families through life’s unique transitions.

First Responders Therapy

Helping first responders cope with stress and build emotional resilience.

Meet Dr. Stella Lerlo, DMFT, LMFT

Dr. Stella Lerlo is committed to both personal and professional growth, holding a B.S. in Business Management, an M.A., and a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy from Hope International University. She continues to pursue advanced certifications to deepen her ability to guide clients through trauma recovery and emotional healing.
Her therapeutic approach is warm, collaborative, and personal. Dr. Stella works with individuals, families, and couples to develop tools for healing and create lives shaped by hope, intention, and authenticity. Therapy, for Dr. Stella, is more than a profession—it’s a calling inspired by life’s challenges and the healing process.
Dr. Stella draws from her own experiences of resilience, strength, and perseverance to help others overcome trauma and setbacks. As a wife, mother of seven, and advocate for the transformative power of love and connection, she understands the importance of nurturing strong relationships.
With a lifelong passion for horses, Dr. Stella incorporates Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy into her practice. The connection between horse and human, free of judgment and rich in emotional intuition, is at the heart of her healing work. Through this unique approach, Dr. Stella helps clients find clarity, insight, and healing in a safe and restorative environment.

I came to therapy feeling stuck, disconnected, and unsure of myself. Working alongside the horses was a profound experience. Their quiet presence, combined with Dr. Stella's compassionate guidance, taught me to trust, open up, and heal in ways I never thought possible. This work has truly changed my life.

L.O., Fire Captain

Horses have a way of seeing right through you—and, somehow, they teach you to see yourself. Dr. Stella created a safe and nurturing environment where I could face my struggles and rediscover hope. The blend of therapy and equine connection was both gentle and powerful. I feel like I found myself in the arena.

J.P.

I had tried traditional therapy before, but nothing resonated like equine-assisted psychotherapy. Being with the horses brought out emotions I didn’t realize I was holding on to. With Dr. Stella's support, I gained clarity, courage, and a long-sought sense of peace.

Anonymous

Trauma had stolen my words, but the horses understood me anyway. Working with them helped me release emotions I didn’t know I was carrying. I started to feel lighter, stronger, and more at peace with my past.

M.S., 28

Trauma made it hard to trust anyone—including myself. The calm and gentle energy of the horses taught me how to feel safe again. With compassionate guidance from the team, I began to trust my body, emotions, and others. This therapy has been life-changing. I can’t imagine where I’d be without it.

F.L., 64

I couldn’t talk about my trauma, but in the presence of the horses, I didn’t have to. They taught me how to be present, breathe, and reconnect with myself. With their support, I learned to process my pain and start rebuilding my life.

Thomas

I came into therapy feeling shattered and disconnected. Through their intuitive presence, the horses helped me reconnect to the parts of myself I thought were lost forever.

James, U.S. Air Force
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