In my counseling office I offer Animal Assisted Therapy. It has been clinically proven that through petting, touching and talking with animals, blood pressure is lowered, stress is relieved and depression is eased. The presence of a friendly dog often promotes a general feeling of well being. The four-footed therapists of Animal Assisted Therapy provide something medical science can’t do, without the use of drugs.

 The therapy dogs who take turns working in my counseling office:

 Annie, the therapy dog is gentle and quiet. She sees her work as providing acceptance and comfort to my clients. Generally, the effect of her loving presence is to increase pleasure, calm anxiety, and decrease stress.

Toby, is a therapy dog in training.
He is young and loves people. He has completed his initial obedience training and is working on his specialized training as a therapy dog.

Therefore, in the counseling office they add to a therapeutic environment that facilitates quicker growth and healing.

In order for Annie to work in my counseling office I have had her professionally obedience trained and she participates in continuing education towards the goal of professional certification.

For anyone who would rather not have a therapy dog present in your counseling time, you may ask for an appointment day or time when the therapy dog will not be working in the counseling office.