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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 Boston, Allston, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, or even Brighton, 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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We'll work collaboratively to address the challenges that you are facing. Our therapy sessions are designed to dissect personal issues and provide clients with effective tools to help them see the glass as half full instead of half empty.

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My counseling style is collaborative and direct, with a soft approach. The clients develop life-changing habits through various psychotherapy methods and collaborative treatment measures to help them cope with life’s various obstacles.

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Find ways to achieve the life you want to live. Whether that is healing from past trauma or changing your current direction, we will explore what is holding you back. No topic is off limits in sessions, I encourage people to be fully authentic.


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Find ways to achieve the life you want to live. Whether that is healing from past trauma or changing your current direction, we will explore what is holding you back. No topic is off limits in sessions, I encourage people to be fully authentic.

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I want people to grow when they come to therapy. I am not one to just sit and listen, I will ask a lot of questions, give feedback, and assignments to work on outside of therapy. I also swear, make jokes, and encourage you to do the same.

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Explore your inner world, and understand the parts of you that are thinking, feeling, or behaving in ways that are confusing or frustrating. You'll grow self-compassion, gain clarity, and build confidence, to lead a calmer, more connected life.


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Explore your inner world, and understand the parts of you that are thinking, feeling, or behaving in ways that are confusing or frustrating. You'll grow self-compassion, gain clarity, and build confidence, to lead a calmer, more connected life.

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I believe everyone already has within them the capacity to heal, grow and thrive. My job is to act as a guide, helping my clients tap into their innate wisdom. With my support, clients heal themselves.

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I offer the guidance, support and tools to help you navigate your life and experience greater moments of joy and peace.

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My clients experience an improved relationship with themselves, and hence, live happier lives. My treatment approach is a combination of providing concrete tools for immediate relief, along with a safe space for you to share thoughts and feelings.

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Get you feeling better sooner than you thought was possible. Intensives run for full ($2700) or half ($1800) days consecutively. We can tailor a plan to suit your individual needs.


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Get you feeling better sooner than you thought was possible. Intensives run for full ($2700) or half ($1800) days consecutively. We can tailor a plan to suit your individual needs.

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I help survivors of sexual assault & abuse to recover from PTSD. I do EMDR intensive therapy where we meet for several days to weeks consecutively for 4-6 hours per day. This means you can feel peaceful, calm, and healthy in days, not years.

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