Animal Assisted Therapy incorporates animals into your treatment plan. The inclusion of animals into mental health treatment can benefit many people of varying ages. Generally, the types of animals used in AAT include dogs, horses, and cats. But counselors can incorporate other animals into treatment if they’re trained and handled correctly. These animals include rabbits, lizards, fish, or turtles.
For some people, the mere presence of an animal is comforting, allowing them to open up and engage in conversation with their therapist more fully. Regardless of your situation, the presence of an animal may provide consolation during difficult conversations.
If you’re interested, ask your therapist if Animal Assisted Therapy is something you could incorporate into your sessions.
Therapists Who Specialize in Using Animal Assisted Therapy
Hi! My name is Jill and I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Missouri, a licensed specialist clinical social worker (LSCSW) in Kansas, and a registered play therapist (RPT). I am also a Certified AutPlay Therapy Provider (type of therapy for autism spectrum disorder) and a Certified Autism Specialist (CAS). I am very passionate about helping individuals meet their goals and enhance...
Teens, Adults and Elders who are experiencing anything from life stressors, to complex and overlapping diagnoses, and who want evidence-based treatment in a relaxed and supportive environment are a great fit for me. Years of earning certifications in CBT-related modalities and serving Veterans has helped me craft a variety of tools to help most any situation. Are you seeking support for a...
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Rocktown Counseling LLC is a Private Practice which began out of necessity in order to meet continued mental health needs in our community after the COVID19 pandemic began. Primarily my work focuses on children, adolescents, parents, and families. In my 10+ years of experience I have worked with at-risk youth, individuals with development disabilities, those who have experienced trauma, and...
I offer Animal Assisted Therapy in Counseling for clients who would feel more comfortable and relaxed working with a therapist who has a canine partner. I take a large variety of clients, but I have the most experience working with children. I believe that everyone has access to a happy life and, in many cases, that involves working with a therapist to achieve that goal....
I work with a variety of clients with my animal co-therapists to guide clients with PTSD, Trauma, Addiction issues, Depression, Anxiety, Highly Sensitive People (HSP's), Panic Disorder, Grief/Loss, Life Stressors/Transitions, collaboratively to identify their unique strengths and areas of need. Clients I work with want to get "unstuck', move forward, identify healthy coping skills, process thei...
Do you feel an overwhelming connection between you and your companion animal; a bond not easily explained? Have you ever imagined bringing your pet to therapy along side you? Through my years of experience as an animal trainer, and incorporating animals into the therapeutic process, I have witnessed first hand the amazing benefits that an animal interaction can have. Animals promote a sense of...
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Now Scheduling in person and telehealth appointments. Help available for anxiety, depression, perfectionism, self-esteem, guilt, academic/work pressure, people pleasing, and grief. My specialty area is in working with adult children of alcoholics and those who grew up with other forms of trauma, abuse, or neglect. All political, cultural, religious viewpoints are welcome in my office without ju...
Hello! My name is Cally Skalko and I am licensed as an LAC by the AZ Board of Behavioral Health Examiners to practice psychotherapy. I have grown in my journey while exploring and experiencing many cultures in 19 countries worldwide. My life has been filled with honor and blessing having: mentored youth and their families on the Akimel O’odham Reservation, taught students ages K-8 as a public...
