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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 State College, the suburbs of State College, other nearby places such as Lancaster, Harrisburg, or anywhere else in Pennsylvania, 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 a variety of therapy techniques including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and IFS-inspired "parts work" interventions to support clients to heal from past experiences and manage present day stressors.

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I primarily use cognitive behavioral therapy which requires a commitment to learn and implement skills into your life outside of therapy. This involves homework, practice and occasionally experiential learning. I also integrate mindfulness, ACT, & MI

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Identify aspects of your life that feel stuck, challenging, unfulfilling. Work together to understand the *why* and then move into new patterns, ways of thinking and behaviors. I want parts of yourself that feel hidden to become more alive.

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I believe strongly that everyone has the desire to be known, seen, and understood. I want our therapy space to take the time necessary for me to understand your stories, experiences and help make meaning of your past, present, and build a future.

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start with a thoughtful, comprehensive diagnostic process to make sure we understand your experience. We'll then select a treatment approach, and gently but strategically dismantle OCD, PTSD, insomnia, skin-picking, etc--all from the comfort of home.

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I specialize in offering new, evidence-based treatment options for OCD and related and co-occuring conditions that are more gentle and affirming than traditional approaches. These are friendly for neurodivergent folks and those with a trauma history.

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Focus on the area of dysfunction occurring in your life. This may include family-of-origin concerns, cultural issues, existential issues, work concerns, relationship issues, habits, and the manner in which you relate to other people in your life.

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I am naturally very curious about the clients I work with. I spend time getting to know you, your background, your experiences, and the manner in which life has become problematic for you.

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