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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 Reno, East Reno, Midtown, Northeast, or even North Valleys, 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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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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You can expect exploring triggers and coping mechanisms and practicing new skills both in session and outside session. We may explore attachment, childhood experiences, and current stressors. We may also focus on better understanding your diagnoses.

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My style is warm, empowering, patient, and sometimes direct. We work as a team. "Homework" may be assigned (if appropriate for you) or we practice skills in session while incorporating the client's cultural background and needs, and diagnoses.

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We will help you enjoy your life as a mother, feel like you are balancing your life well, and you are meeting your needs and your family's needs. I will help you find the strength, hope, skills, and clarity you need to create the life that you want.

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You will feel you are in a safe, warm, comfortable place where you can grow. I will help you create the family life and relationships you have always wanted. You will feel more calm, confident, happy and fulfilled as both a woman and a mother.

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Jackie understands that behind anxiety and trauma often lies an unvoiced fear of being fundamentally flawed; in her practice, she holds a compassionate space for these fears, helping you explore your inherent worth and potential.

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As an anxiety and trauma specialist, Jackie uses proven, scientifically supported treatments that provide lasting relief. She deeply understands trauma and anxiety, and has a passion for this work.

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