Emotional Support Animal Assessment Certification

If you’re living with anxiety, chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, or a nervous system that rarely feels fully settled, you’re not alone.

For many people, the steady presence of an animal offers something deeply real: comfort, grounding, companionship, and regulation that doesn’t require words.

I provide Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Assessments in Wisconsin to help determine whether you meet the legal and clinical criteria for an ESA accommodation letter.

This process isn’t about rushing through paperwork or checking a box. It’s about understanding what you’re navigating and whether an Emotional Support Animal is a meaningful part of your mental health support system.

If the criteria are met, I can provide a legally valid ESA letter that complies with Wisconsin and federal housing regulations.

If you’re curious whether an ESA is right for you, please contact me here.

A Personal Note

My own pups have been deeply supportive in my life. They’re often with me and my clients during sessions. There’s something profoundly regulating about living with them — their quiet (or not so quiet) companionship, the rhythm of care, and the steadiness of their boisterous greetings. Animals don’t fix everything, of course, but they can help us feel a little more anchored and connected when life feels heavy or dysregulating.

That’s part of why I created a specific service for ESAs. When it’s thoughtfully assessed and ethically supported, an ESA becomes a meaningful emotional accommodation.

ESA Assessment Requirements in WI

In Wisconsin, an Emotional Support Animal assessment must demonstrate two things:

• A qualifying mental or emotional health condition that rises to the level of a disability
• A disability-related need for the animal as a supportive accommodation

Finally, the appropriate documentation must come from a licensed mental health professional.

What to Expect from the ESA Certification Assessment

I’ve designed this process to be straightforward, respectful, and relational.

Step 1: Complete the Online Assessment

Most clients begin by completing the ESA assessment online, on their own time. However, if you prefer to schedule something live or in-person, you can fill in the form to the left.

• Takes about 20–30 minutes
• No prior therapy relationship required
• Secure and confidential

Step 2: Schedule a Brief Consultation

After your assessment is submitted, the next step is a brief consultation call.

This is a standard part of my process for every ESA request.

During this consult (about 15–20 minutes via Zoom), we’ll connect human-to-human so I can:

• Clarify any questions
• Better understand your current circumstances
• Ensure the letter is clinically and ethically appropriate

Sometimes, additional supportive tools or resources may also be helpful alongside the ESA letter — grounding practices, nervous system support, or other tailored recommendations, depending on what you’re navigating.

This check-in is free and included as part of the service.

Step 3: ESA Letter (If Clinically Appropriate)

If you meet the qualifications and an ESA is clinically indicated, I will provide your personalized ESA recommendation letter after our consult.

Closing Invite

If you’re wondering whether an Emotional Support Animal might be part of your support system, I’d be happy to walk through the process with you. More than anything, I care about making this feel grounded, supportive, and genuinely human.

You can begin by submitting your ESA assessment here.