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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 Charlotte, Ballantyne West, Cherry, Commonwealth, or even Cotswold, 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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Our approach is focused on finding the best fit therapist in our practice and then using the best fit modality to partner with you to reach your goal and vision.

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My goal in therapy is for you to feel comfortable and safe. I prioritize having a therapeutic relationship with my clients so when you are ready to explore your needs, I can help you learn new tools for communication and identify unhealthy patterns.

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Explore current & past issues, & gain new perspectives to your current circumstances, as well as create effective coping skills. I am committed to providing a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to become the best version of themselves.

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I believe every client is unique and should be approached on an individual basis. I offer an eclectic approach to ensure I address individual needs. Since one theory does not fit all, I utilize multiple tools from different therapeutic modalities.

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Embark on a transformative exploration, finding solace in the process of growth, understanding, and self-discovery. The hardest thing you will do in therapy is make the choice to grow through what you are going through. I look forward to joining you.

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I focus on patterns of relating, believing the past, present, and future are inseparable. I consider your whole life, not just the parts related to your immediate concerns. Additionally, I am informed by research in neruoscience and trauma-focused.

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Explore the root of your behaviors like: negative thinking, failed relationships, caring for parents, poor health, or family dysfunction. Together we will discover ways that transform your thinking and ways to becoming a brand new hopeful person.

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I believe your strength is your success, despite what you've been through. I build rapport, identify with you and personalize your experience. I use a holistic faith based approach to affirm your healing through laughter, exercise, and diet.

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