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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 Philadelphia, Allegheny West, Bella Vista, Callowhill, or even Delaware Avenue, 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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We'll explore the intersections of your experiences and identities as we work to reach your goals. I believe in working with every client as a whole person, just just as a collection of symptoms.

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While I value autonomy and a non-hierarchical relationship, I am also curious, willing to gently push and question, and I don’t shy away from the impact that our government’s history, its policies, and practices have on our mental health.

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cultivate curious and gentle exploration of the barriers to the change you are seeking, and discover tools to manage and or remove them.

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My approach combines traditional talk therapy with body oriented approaches to help you manage symptoms of trauma, anxiety or depression. I am trained in EMDR and somatic experiencing. I can help you develop new skills to approach old problems.

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Are you attempting to manage feelings that have been building up over time? You may be living with anxiety and depression, generally feeling stuck, and/or are trying to manage the personalities of people around you.

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I formulate your story from a psychodynamic orientation with the belief that the past influences the present and operate from a relational lens (relationships influence well-being), though I have experience using cognitive behavioral therapy.

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We will discuss symptoms, triggers, stressors and coping skills in order to help with the optimal and balanced life. We will work towards increasing mental health and emotional wellness. We will work towards maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

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I help inspire others to change and work towards goals. I help motivate individuals towards growth and transition. I listen well and collaborate in order to help develop coping skills.

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Matthew Weiner
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I am a guide helping people achieve meaningful goals in their life. My various trainings allow me to tailor my approach to the individual, whether I am working with a person navigating daily life, or an adult who has experienced a traumatic event.


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I am a guide helping people achieve meaningful goals in their life. My various trainings allow me to tailor my approach to the individual, whether I am working with a person navigating daily life, or an adult who has experienced a traumatic event.

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I create a safe and welcoming environment for growth using a trauma-informed and person-centered approach. My eclectic style draws from mindfulness-based CBT and pop culture influences, which enables me to guide individuals toward transformation.

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