Emotional Support Animals (ESA) have become quite controversial recently and there is a lot of confusion around this topic and the regulations. Therapists and other mental health professionals often get requests from clients for letters verifying that they need an ESA, but therapists often don’t receive training on how to handle these requests. 

For people who are blind or visually impaired, finding a disability informed therapist can be a challenge. It’s hard for anyone to reach out for help when they are struggling, but there are added barriers for those with disabilities. Luckily all of them can be addressed with basic awareness and education.

For people in wheelchairs or who have mobility impairments, there can be everyday challenges that people don’t often consider. Navigating an inaccessible world from day-to-day takes its toll, and people need allies to help them cope. So let’s see if we can remove the frustrating and limiting barriers from accessing mental health services. 

Online counseling can be an effective way of receiving mental health services for people with disabilities. Telehealth is becoming more available due to the convenience and effectiveness of the modality. Whether you are an individual seeking online therapy or a therapist wanting to provide services to those with disabilities, the information here will help you get started.

All people who develop a disabling condition struggle with the adjustment process to some degree. It’s common to feel sad, to grieve, to be stressed, and overwhelmed. But for many people, the adjustment process is too much to handle on their own.