- Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letters
Many people find comfort, safety, and healing with the help of an animal.
An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) can make a big difference for people living with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other mental health challenges. At Sunray Psychotherapy, we provide ESA letters through a careful and ethical process, so you can access the support you need while meeting all legal requirements.
What is an ESA Letter?
An ESA letter is a legal document written by a mental health professional. It states that you have a mental health condition and that having an animal helps with your symptoms. An ESA letter can give you certain protections, like being able to live with your animal in housing that normally does not allow pets.
What is required by law?
At Sunray Psychotherapy, we provide a comprehensive assessment after at least 30 days of therapy. This helps us understand your needs fully and ensures your letter meets both ethical and legal standards.
- You must have a diagnosable mental health condition (like anxiety, depression, PTSD, or similar).
- The letter must come from a mental health professional who knows your history.
- There must be a clinical assessment that shows how an animal helps reduce your symptoms.
- An ESA is not the same as a service animal, and ESA letters are for housing rights, not public spaces.
Our Process
You must be a client at Sunray Psychotherapy for a minimum of 30 days (~4 sessions)
You and your therapist will work collaboratively on ways your animal can provide emotional support and be integrated into your treatment plan
Your therapist will conduct a comprehensive assessment covering all the legal requirements
You will receive a customized letter addressed to you directly, to share and send where you need it.
*If all qualifications are met
With us, your ESA letter is more than paperwork:
It’s part of YOUR healing process, handled with care and professionalism.