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The benefits that animal companionship provides for your emotional and mental wellbeing are enormous. Animal-assisted therapies are a type of psychotherapy that incorporates animals into peoples mental health treatment plans. People worldwide rely on animals like dogs, cats, and even horses to help them cope with acute and chronic mental health challenges.

Whether you are located in downtown Boise, Boise Junction, Central Hills, East End, or even Fairview and Curtis, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

How Can Animal-Assisted Therapy Help?

Animal-assisted therapy can help you in various ways, but here are some of the most common benefits:

  • Companionship to reduce feelings of loneliness.
  • Feeling less stressed, agitated, or anxious.
  • Self-awareness as you see animals reflect your emotional state.
  • Learning to set new boundaries.
  • Overcoming fear.
  • Developing trust.

Animal-assisted therapy can also help with physical health, offering such benefits as reduced perception of pain and improved cardiovascular health.

Interested in learning more about how animals improve our lives? Read more from licensed therapist Dr. Beverly Pedroche about the 5 lessons learned from her dog.

Experience the Benefits of Animal Assisted Therapy

Deciding that you want to seek animal-assisted therapy is a gigantic step, and finding a quality therapist who specializes in animal-assisted therapy can prove to be challenging. Luckily, our team at Mental Health Match is here to help you find a qualified animal-assisted therapist in no time! Start by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Work towards easing emotional suffering, knowing yourself more deeply, identifying patterns that no longer serve you, setting boundaries, and understanding your needs. Change becomes possible with support and collaboration.

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I practice from a Psychodynamic orientation which focuses on how our early experiences with our caregivers shape our view of ourselves, others, and the world. Through exploring underlying conflicts, we can work together to make meaningful changes.

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I provide gentle challenges and necessary tools to help you overcome difficult obstacles, while highlighting your existing strengths to cultivate growth and healing.

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We will look at all of the relationships in your life and how they connect with the struggles you are facing now. We will tap into the parts of yourself that have been ignored, and work together to help achieve balance in your life.

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I'm offer pro bono session through my internship program! My approach is to give you the space to authentically process through your struggles. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and my job is to walk beside you in a non-judgmental way.

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Learn about your symptoms to develop a personalized treatment plan to move you toward recovery. I will teach you skills needed to reduce your OCD and anxiety symptoms. We will also monitor your progress to make sure you are seeing the change you want

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I provide evidence-based treatment including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, Habit Reversal Training, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I work on teaching you skills needed to address your presenting concerns.

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Explore the ways your environment, experiences, and relationships have shaped you. I am sincerely curious about your "whys." We will explore deeper patterns of thoughts and emotions, and will challenge you to use your strengths to improve coping.


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Explore the ways your environment, experiences, and relationships have shaped you. I am sincerely curious about your "whys." We will explore deeper patterns of thoughts and emotions, and will challenge you to use your strengths to improve coping.

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My approach is integrative, and I can accompany you on any path you choose. I am certified in Trauma Focused-CBT and trained in DBT, CBT, and Mindfulness. Family work explores family dynamics and how generational patterns impact current functioning.

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