From Pet Restriction to Peace of Mind: How Emotional Support Animal Letters Help
Discover the power of emotional support animals! From finding pet-friendly housing to navigating mental health challenges, ESA letters provide legal protection and vital companionship. Embrace the love and support of your furry friend for a happier, healthier life.
The Benefits of Emotional Support Animals and Their Role in Addressing Mental Health Disabilities
Discover the profound impact of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) on mental health. Learn how they provide comfort, reduce stress, and foster social engagement. At Guidance Teletherapy, our clinicians conduct ESA assessments, establishing the vital nexus between mental health disabilities and ESAs. Reach out to explore the potential benefits of having an ESA in your life.
What Clinicians Should Know Before Writing An Emotional Support Animal Letter
As clinicians, it may be jarring to have a client ask us to write them an emotional support animal letter. Before starting the letter-writing process, clinicians need to be trained in understanding what they are assessing. Clinical Director of Guidance Teletherapy, Ariel Landrum LMFT, was recently Interviewed by Elizabeth “Beth” Iraias, of Clearly Clinical, to help give guidance on the legal and ethical considerations of ESA letter writing.
ESA Treatment Is Not For Everyone
Emotional Support Animal Treatment is not “one size fits all.” There are many situations where the bond between a human and an animal can alleviate adverse symptoms that stem from a mental health related disorder. There are also times when it won’t. We explore some common scenarios of when it is and isn’t appropriate to have an ESA.
How To Fly With Your Canine ESA
Flying with your dog can feel a little like flying with your baby - unpleasant, but necessary. If your dog is an Emotional Support Animal (ESA), their need to be with you is important for your mental health. Knowing how to prepare will ease any confusion or anxiety you may have about your upcoming trip.
Top 10 Myths About Assistance Animals
The use of assistance animals can be a great help to individuals with disabilities. Many people, however, still don’t fully understand everything about them, including how the types differ. Here, Guidance Teletherapy will address the top 10 myths about assistance animals.
Top 5 ESA Housing Rights Questions
Patients who are considered disabled, mentally or emotionally, have certain rights. These include access to their ESA or service animal, according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). In order to better advocate for our patients, Guidance Teletherapy drafted five common questions that ESA handlers ask us when it comes to housing.
ESA Owner Rights: Housing
Talking to a landlord about requesting a reasonable accommodation for your ESA can be challenging. Some landlords know the laws. Most, however, do not. Some can make individuals with mental health disabilities jump through hoops, or even discriminate against them. Learn your housing rights before submitting your request.
Department of Transportation Defends ESA Rights for Travelers
On Thursday, August 8, 2019 The Department of Transportation (DOT) issued updated guidance regarding the rights of Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and their handlers on airline flights. The DOT’s long-awaited Guidance on Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel gives much needed information for ESA handlers on how the rules under the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA) may apply to them.