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 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.