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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 New Orleans, Algiers Point, Bayou St. John, East Carrollton, or even Garden District, 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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Depending on your needs, we may use several different treatment methods, however, I have additional specialized training in several evidence-based trauma treatments, including EMDR, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Written Exposure Therapy.

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We work with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma (sexual, childhood, and racial traumas), life transitions, and relationship issues. We also offer life coaching.

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Our approach to counseling is individualized, client-centered, and collaborative. We are very down to earth and really understand that everyone's experience is unique. Our goal is to provide therapy that is authentic and genuine.

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Explore any issues that you have in your relationship. Process and work through any traumatic experiences. Explore any patterns that aren't aligned with how you want to live your life. Work towards healing and acceptance of yourself.


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Explore any issues that you have in your relationship. Process and work through any traumatic experiences. Explore any patterns that aren't aligned with how you want to live your life. Work towards healing and acceptance of yourself.

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Therapy isn't a quick fix, change takes time so be patient with yourself. Through this experience, you will gain insight into your behaviors, thoughts, and emotions. You are the expert on your life, and I'm here to provide guidance and support.

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Together we will talk about what has brought you in to see me and ways for you to effectively manage all those valid, real and what can be overwhelming thoughts, emotions and experiences.

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Something to know about my approach is that I am solution focused. I help you get to the root cause and then we set solution focused goals.

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We will collaborate, with you serving as the expert on your own life. I will provide a supportive environment to help you express your feelings and problem-solve. In our work together, you will find a safe space tailored to your unique needs.


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We will collaborate, with you serving as the expert on your own life. I will provide a supportive environment to help you express your feelings and problem-solve. In our work together, you will find a safe space tailored to your unique needs.

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We will focus on incorporating your strengths to empower you to address what brings you to therapy. We can work to resolve obstacles to healthy relationships or triggers that interfere with daily life to achieve positive change for your future.

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