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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 Raleigh, Boylan Heights, Brier Creeks, Cameron Village, or even Downtown, 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 methods that help you move forward. You'll work through uncomfortable emotions and unwanted thoughts using skills that address each. We'll develop a plan, one that fits your needs, and review the different aspects of your overall wellness.

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I prioritize creating a safe and non-judgmental therapeutic environment for clients to process, learn, and heal. I use a collection of treatment modalities to help you get in touch with your emotional needs and have healthier relationships.

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build an understanding of old patterns and collaborate on sustainable changes to experiment with. We can explore the discomfort and mindsets that keep people stuck, as well as cultivate acceptance, self-compassion, and motivating self talk.

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We can do formal skills, but I take a more casual approach because research shows the relationship between us and what you already have to bring to the table is the most important. Mindset is key and we can discuss how yours is working for you.

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My approach is tailored to each person; I believe that people can improve their lives through the positive interaction they experience in the counseling relationship and through the power of examining their emotion, thought and relational patterns.

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Explore setting boundaries, identify stress management techniques, and revamp our mindset to tackle feelings of overwhelm, imperfection, or worry. We will navigate through your challenges to find what balance means for you in your life.

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We will work as a team to identify the imbalances and determine what balance means for you. Together we will accomplish the goals that you have identified and tackle the items that you bring to each session, with a gentle, straight-forward approach.

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