Ben – Photo by Rebecca Lippiatt

Animal Assisted Therapy

My practice includes Animal Assisted Therapy (AAT) with a calm, loving, and gentle dog named Ben. Animal Assisted Therapy has a demonstrated ability to enhance and complement traditional therapy. Ben often helps new clients feel comfortable and safe more quickly. He is an accepting presence who enjoys greeting people as they enter the office by walking toward them with the assumption that they will be pleased at his presence. During therapy with adults he often curls up at your feet or on the couch beside you. Sometimes, when he is concerned, he will try to comfort you by licking your hands.

Ben attends most of my sessions. If you have an allergy, or do not care to have him in the room during your session please let me know and alternative arrangements will be made for him.