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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 Farmington, the suburbs of Farmington, other nearby places such as Flagstaff, Santa Fe, or anywhere else in New Mexico, 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 use an integrative approach but primarily incorporate elements of psychodynamic theory and strengths-based modalities. Many theories of thought offer a unique perspective that could be beneficial for the client depending on their experience.

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Gently explore your history to identify areas of hurt and beliefs that may be holding you back. My goal is to help you lessen the impact of trauma, soothe difficult emotions, reframe limiting beliefs, and develop a kinder relationship with yourself.

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I use EMDR which focuses on processing trauma so you can return to a state of resilience and health along with inner child work which helps you to develop compassion toward different parts of yourself to feel more content and secure from within.

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My goal in our therapy or coaching sessions is to help you tap into your own resilience as you deepen insight, foster personal empowerment, and create meaningful, lasting changes in your life and relationships.

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My experience as a wilderness therapist has taught me the immense power of relationships- relationships with ourselves, our significant others, and with nature- for personal growth and self-actualization. Relationships are everything!

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Take an honest look at what patterns are operating in your life that are keeping you stuck. I work a lot with grounding energy and regulating the nervous system to help you be more consistently present in your body.

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I have been in the field of healing and self improvement for over twenty years and have learned many types of tools from many types of teachers. I am a very eclectic therapist and how we work together depends on you and where you want to go

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