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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 Quincy, the suburbs of Quincy, other nearby places such as Boston, Weymouth Town, or anywhere else in Massachusetts, 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 provide a safe, non-judgmental, trauma-informed space for adult individuals to challenge the barriers in their life to reaching their goals. We will work collaboratively to explore how you can find joy in your life and manage your symptoms.

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Authenticity is central to what I do. If it works for you, I may cuss as a form of expression. I’ll lovingly call you on your BS and have an honest conversation about your barriers to success. Expect me to integrate (my) self strategically.

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Together we will work on immediate interventions to stabilize your emotions and current distress, while also delving into understanding the deeper origins of your challenges, experiences and patterns that may be contributing to your current stress.

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I am a firm believer that YOU are the expert of YOU!--Which means while I bring a breadth of knowledge and expertise to support your journey, I am ultimately committed to a collaborative and compassionate approach.

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With a multicultural perspective to therapy, I believe in the power of narratives, and how they affect the way we view ourselves and create understanding of the world in order to foster a space where you can be comfortable sharing your story.

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My work is driven by a focus on multiple levels of identity development. I specialize in guiding identity-based work among young adults, immigrants, and people of color experiencing anxiety, depression, life transitions, and family issues.

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I will provide you with a caring and supportive environment where you can learn to rewire negative thoughts and develop a mindset like Christ. Through prayer, worship, mindfulness, and meditation, we will work together to achieve your unique long and short-term goals. By exploring your talents and strengths, we will optimize your quality of life. Remember, two heads are better than one.


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I will provide you with a caring and supportive environment where you can learn to rewire negative thoughts and develop a mindset like Christ. Through prayer, worship, mindfulness, and meditation, we will work together to achieve your unique long and short-term goals. By exploring your talents and strengths, we will optimize your quality of life. Remember, two heads are better than one.

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I will receive medication-assisted treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and psychotropic medication. Group therapy and daily exercise will be part of my treatment plan.

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