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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 Marlborough, the suburbs of Marlborough, other nearby places such as Worcester, Waltham, 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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In sessions, we can work to identify and challenge negative thought processes while utilizing techniques and learning coping skills. We can also identify strengths and resources to set achievable goals that will help in aiding positive change.

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While working together, I will meet you where your'e at as I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where you feel comfortable opening up. I believe together we can work to create an overall better quality of life for you.

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get curious about where trauma lives in your body and we will work together to reset your nervous system. I offer a concierge style approach to treatment because you DESERVE therapy that is tailored to YOUR needs. I'd be honored to work with you.


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that this is more than just "talk therapy". Big Trauma or little trauma, the symptoms are VERY real. The truth about trauma is that it lives in our bodies long after we've experienced the event(s), which is why my approach is somatic or body based.

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I help clients gain self-awareness and empower them to identify their needs and take control of their journey. They can expect a better understanding of themselves and the ability to challenge themselves.

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I incorporate CBT and ACT techniques along with mindfulness practices in my approach.

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We work under the belief of 3 key principles: (1) everyone has the ability to change (2) while we cannot change what happened in the past, we can change how those past events affect us in the present and (3) we are always in charge of our emotions.


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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 will discuss with you a variety of coping skills and interventions that are helpful in regaining balance, mental health or sobriety.

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I will always remind you of your potential and encourages you when you feel overwhelmed. I want you to leave my office feeling peaceful with a greater sense of confidence and well being.

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