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ESA Letters and Compassionate Therapy for a Balanced Life in Tri-Cities, WA & surrounding areas

Welcome

to Kaila Mitchell Counseling,
Where Compassionate Therapy Meets Emotional Support.

At the heart of our practice is a deep understanding of the healing power of emotional support. Kaila is dedicated to creating a nurturing space where individuals can find solace and support. While she offers a range of therapeutic services, her special focus is on Emotional Support Animal Letters—a unique and impactful approach to fostering well-being

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Emotional support animal letters

Discover the therapeutic advantages of having an animal companion by your side. Whether you're navigating mental health challenges or simply seeking additional emotional support, an ESA can make a meaningful difference in your life

Trauma-Focused CBT

Trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-based psychotherapy or counselling that aims at addressing the needs of children and adolescents with post traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties related to traumatic life events.

EMDR Therapy

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy is a mental health treatment technique. This method involves moving your eyes a specific way while you process traumatic memories. EMDR's goal is to help you heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.

What Is An Emotional Support Animal?

An emotional support animal helps individuals who are suffering from mental and/or emotional disabilities by providing support. Mental health conditions, once commonly overlooked in the medical field, are more easily diagnosed as medical professionals learn more about mental health. In many cases, an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) can be a critical part of the coping process when dealing with these disorders.

While ESAs are not the same as service animals because they are not trained to perform a specific task, an ESA can be just as important to a person’s well-being as a service animal. ESAs are responsible for providing their owners with a comforting presence to allow for easier facilitation and performance of daily life’s tasks.

What Is An ESA Letter?

An ESA letter is a document provided by a licensed mental health practitioner (LMHP) that asserts one’s need for an emotional support animal as a form of treatment for a qualifying mental health condition. ESA letters are written and assigned on an individual basis and serve as proof of one’s right to keep an emotional support animal in their home under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) – regardless of landlord rules/housing policies.

A legitimate ESA letter also serves as an exemption from any pet rent or pet deposits. In order for an ESA letter to be considered legitimate, it must be provided by a licensed mental health practitioner and include the patient's name and diagnosed mental health disorder.

who can have an ESA letter?

Anyone with a mental or emotional disability may qualify for an emotional support animal. Disability, in this instance, refers to anything that makes your life harder on average.

Anxiety

Persistent worry and intense anxiety can impair daily functioning. An ESA letter supports those whose comfort and calm are significantly enhanced by their animal's presence

PTSD

For those haunted by past trauma, an emotional support animal can offer a sense of safety and stability. An ESA letter acknowledges this crucial role in managing PTSD symptoms

Depression

In cases of deep sadness and loss of interest, a companion animal can be a vital source of comfort. An ESA letter recognizes the therapeutic benefit of their constant companionship

Stress

High levels of stress can lead to serious health issues. The calming presence of a pet, affirmed through an ESA letter, can be a key part of managing everyday stressors

The process is so easy

Assessment

Answer a few questions about your ESA needs

Consult

Consultation to go over ESA letter

Get your ESA letter

Answer a few questions about your ESA needs

Frequently Asked Questions

How do your consultations work?

Federal and state laws require a live consultation over the phone, video, or in person to properly vet and qualify an individual to warrant an ESA Letter.

To ensure our ESA letter are compliant, all of our consultations are conducted live over the phone or via TeleHealth in order to meet the legal standards set forth and assure the validity of your letter.

Would an existing pet qualify as an Emotional Support Animal?

Yes. An emotional support animal can be any breed or species as long as it supports an emotional or psychological condition.

Since emotional support animals do not require any training, your childhood pet or newly adopted animal can qualify.