ESA Letter: Obtain your Letter Now From a Licensed Therapist

An Emotional Support Animal is a type of assistance animal that a licensed mental health professional prescribes to provide therapeutic support to individuals with mental or emotional disabilities. On the other hand, a companion animal is any animal or pet that provides company and emotional support to its owner and is not necessarily prescribed by a mental health professional.

Yes, Emotional Support Animals can provide emotional support and companionship to individuals with mental or emotional disabilities, including depression. They can offer comfort, unconditional love, and a sense of purpose, which can help alleviate symptoms of depression and improve a person’s overall well-being.

Yes, you must be diagnosed by a licensed mental health professional to have a legally recognized Emotional Support Animal.  ESAs are typically prescribed to individuals with specific mental or emotional disabilities recognized in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) or other relevant diagnostic criteria.

The diagnosis is required to establish the need for an ESA as part of a treatment plan for managing the person's mental or emotional condition.

An ESA Letter is a document issued by a licensed mental health professional that certifies an individual's need for an Emotional Support Animal. It serves as official documentation that verifies the person's mental or emotional disability and recommends the presence of an ESA as part of their treatment plan. Note that ESA Letters are only valid when issued by a licensed mental health professional who has conducted a proper assessment and diagnosis of the individual's condition.

An ESA Letter is a document that certifies a person’s need for an Emotional Support Animal. ESAs provide comfort and therapeutic support to individuals and do not require any special training. Meanwhile, a Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) Letter is a document that certifies the need for a trained service animal to assist with specific psychiatric tasks, such as alerting the owner to potential panic attacks. Your specific condition and requirements depend on whether you need an ESA or a PSD.

You may likely run into issues with a pet in a property in many areas. Once your licensed therapist provides you with a signed ESA letter, you are now protected by The Fair Housing Act. This will prevent landlords from having the ability to deny your pet or charge you fees as your pet is now considered an Emotional Support Animal.

Yes, after speaking with your therapist, you may be able to obtain/purchase multiple ESA letters. You must complete the ESA letter requirements for each animal you wish to get approved by a licensed mental health professional.

The Fair Housing Act was created to prevent housing discrimination in the United States. This Act prohibits discrimination in purchasing, selling, renting, or financing a property based on various factors. This act protects mental health disabilities. As long as your pets are considered service animals or qualify for an ESA letter, you are legally protected.

Our licensed mental health professionals are legally certified by their state’s governing board. They have successfully completed the requirements needed to diagnose and prescribe anything related to mental and emotional health.