Would You Know What to Do If a Client Asked for an ESA Letter?

ESA requests can put clinicians in a tough spot. What are you actually evaluating? What documentation is appropriate? What does the law require? And how do you support your client while protecting your license and practice?

This course takes the guesswork out of ESA evaluations. Learn the legal, clinical, and ethical considerations you need to make informed decisions, document appropriately, and approach ESA requests with confidence.

Get the clarity, tools, and foundation to handle ESA requests responsibly.

do you find yourself asking...

Created by a therapist, for therapists navigating the real-world complexities of ESA requests.

Move From “Should I?” to “I got this”

Make Ethical, Informed Decisions

Build a practical framework for navigating ethical decisions and common challenges that can arise throughout the ESA evaluation process.

Navigate ESA Laws with Confidence

ESA laws continue to evolve. This course reflects current federal and state requirements, giving you an accurate foundation for informed, ethical ESA practice.

Know Your Responsibilities & Limits

Understand your professional scope, responsibilities, and limitations when evaluating clients and providing ESA documentation.

Gives you Tools for Real-World Practice

Leave ready to put your training into practice, with a comprehensive workbook, practical tools, and resources to guide you through ESA evaluations from start to finish.

Dedicated to your Practice, Clients, & Pets

Considering both ends of the leash...

The Pawsitive Therapist was founded by Sarah Newcomer, an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist with over a decade of animal behavior and training experience. Sarah has been teaching ESA letter writing since 2019. She was featured in the Ohio CSWMFT Board's newsletter as co-author of an article on Emotional Support Animals. Her goal is to connect clinicians with understanding and empowerment to support both clients and their pets...
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