ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY

Animal-Assisted Therapy uses the healing presence of animals to support your mental and emotional well-being. Interacting with therapy animals can help reduce stress, increase feelings of comfort and safety, and improve mood. Animals provide nonjudgmental companionship that encourages connection, trust, and emotional healing in a gentle, natural way.

Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy

  • Reduces stress, anxiety, and feelings of loneliness

  • Promotes emotional comfort and a sense of safety

  • Encourages trust, connection, and social interaction

  • Helps improve mood and decrease symptoms of depression

  • Supports emotional expression in a nonverbal, gentle way

  • Enhances motivation and engagement in therapy

  • Provides calming sensory input that can reduce agitation

  • Complements traditional therapy by creating a warm, supportive environment

What is Animal Assisted Therapy?

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OUR APPROACH

I believe healing doesn’t just have to happen in an office setting—it can happen on a trail, under the trees, or simply in a space where you feel seen and heard. OUR practice is grounded in the belief that you are the expert of your own story. With a human-centered, nature-inspired approach, I’ll walk alongside you as you reconnect with yourself, find clarity, and move toward lasting healing.

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What you can expect

In animal-assisted therapy, you'll engage in guided interactions with trained therapy animals—such as my golden retriever, Summit—alongside your therapy work with me as your therapist. These sessions provide a safe and calming environment, where the presence of the animal helps you feel more relaxed and open.

You can expect moments of connection, comfort, and emotional support as you work on your goals. The animals can help reduce anxiety, build trust, and encourage you to express feelings in a gentle, nonverbal way. Each session is tailored to your needs and designed to complement your overall healing process.

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GET IN TOUCH

Reach out to schedule a 15 minute phone consultation with us to hear why you are seeking therapy and what your goals are for the sessions!