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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 Lawrence, the suburbs of Lawrence, other nearby places such as Woburn, Lowell, or anywhere else in Massachusetts, 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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explore issues such as navigating relationship issues and challenging family dynamics, major life transitions, boundary setting and emotional trauma. I often help clients with low mood, anxiety, work stress and burnout. I see couples and individuals.

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I come from a trauma-informed background so I allowed you to lead when working through something that may feel uncomfortable or difficult. I also do my best to provide a space where you feel heard and validated in what you’re feeling.

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Stressors, loss, trauma and life transitions can derail our ability to feel good about ourselves, or to pursue the relationships or achievements that can make our lives meaningful. Therapy can help you to build the life you always wanted and deserve!

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I have worked with various populations and have a diverse background including people with relationship problems, trauma, depression and anxiety. I utilize a solutions-focused style that combines CBT techniques with a family systems approach.

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I provide a place you can reveal your thoughts and feelings without being concerned about a negative reaction. We work together over time to achieve the goals you desire, along with helping you become self-sufficient to deal with life’s curveballs.

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We will do a lot of work together, but my goal is to make “walking through” your uncomfortable moments more bearable. Sessions will begin with what is currently on your mind. Our work is a gradual and continuous, even outside of our sessions.

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Together we will develop ways to respond to life's challenges. We will practice skills and tools that can help you feel more grounded, encouraged and in control. We will make sure you feel seen, heard and comfortable to improve your wellbeing.

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I am trained in several approaches that bring awareness to your feelings and behaviors. I will create a unique plan based on your needs that may help feel heard, improve communication, relieve symptoms, and identify and change unhealthy patterns.

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