Aurora C.
Your organization saved my sanity and my right for my support animal.
Get to know us!
This is Buddy, who inspired our mission to help animal owners in need.
We’re ESA Doctors:
advocates for animals, housing rights, and your mental health.
Hello, it’s great to meet you! ESA Doctors is a family (and friends) run business, and our family is happy to help yours!
100k+
people and their animals helped
4.9 average
from thousands of reviews
since 2015
helping ESAs daily
Our Story
A Dog That Changed Everything
ESA Doctors began over a decade ago, inspired by a Golden Retriever who helped our founder overcome depression. But while the bond was life-changing, the world around him wasn’t always as supportive. Finding housing that welcomed his best friend was a struggle.
Discovering ESA Housing Rights
Relief came when he learned that emotional support animals (ESAs) have federally protected housing rights. Unfortunately, putting those rights into practice was another battle. Landlords were often uncooperative, and qualified professionals were hard to find.
The Search for the Right Therapist
His therapist cared deeply, but didn’t know the ESA process and was hesitant to get involved with landlord disputes. After months of searching, he finally connected with a therapist who understood his situation and helped him qualify his ESA properly.
From Personal Struggle to Helping Others
That difficult journey is why ESA Doctors was founded. No one should have to fight alone for months just to access their legal ESA rights. Today, our team of passionate animal lovers works to educate the public, advocate for ESA protections, and connect people with licensed professionals who can help.
Meet The Team
Writers
Dr. Sarah-Jane Molier, BVM&S, BSc, MRCVS
Dr. Sarah-Jane Molier, BVM&S, BSc, MRCVS is a veterinarian surgeon with 15+ years of experience in private GP practice, emergency work, charity work, telemedicine and managerial roles. She resides in the countryside with her family, 2 gerbils, and elderly labrador, Nero.
Dr. Lizzie Youens, BSc (Hons), BVSc, MRCVS
Dr. Lizzie Youens, BSc (Hons), BVSc, MRCVS has degrees in Veterinary Science, Veterinary Medicine, and Animal Behaviour & Welfare. She has 10+ years of experience holding a variety of roles from rural branch surgeries to large hospitals. Lizzie lives in the Forest of Dean with her family and two rescue cats.
Laura Mueller
Laura Mueller is a professional writer with nearly a decade specializing in animal welfare, healthcare, and lifestyle. As the former editor-in-chief of Tails Pet Magazine, she focused on deep dives in animal rescue and pets as part of the family. She is a strong believer in the healing powers of animal companionship.
Miriam Fields-Babineau
Miriam Fields-Babineau is a world-class pet professional. She has 41+ years of experience as an animal trainer, authored 48 pet books, spent 15+ years writing news columns, guest speaking at pet expos, radio, and TV. She resides on a mountain farm pet resort in Virginia with her family, beloved horses, cats, and other animals.
Jackie Brown
Pet expert Jackie Brown has 25+ years in animal care and pet health industry and 8+ years working in veterinary hospitals. She’s a contributor at National Geographic, Cats.com, Spruce Pets and former editor of numerous pet magazines. She resides in Southern California with her husband and two sons.
Experts
Geralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHC
Geralyn Dexter, PhD, LMHC, is a clinician, mental health writer, and content reviewer with 10+ years of experience. She has a PhD in Psychology from Northcentral University, a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Florida.
Andrea Brant, LMHC
Andrea Brant is a licensed clinical mental health counselor. She has 10+ years clinical experience focusing on helping those experiencing anxiety, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She also runs a dog rescue and enjoys spending time with her 4 dogs.
Our Mission
Make mental healthcare and ESAs accessible to more people.
There is a dividing line in this country between the haves and have-nots when it comes to getting attention for mental health. Our services offer the help of a licensed professional for no-surprise flat fee rates.
Educate animal owners and the public about assistance animal rights.
It seems sometimes there are more falsehoods and myths about ESAs and service dogs than real facts on the internet. We regularly publish articles that highlight the latest regulatory developments and truthful, practical information about assistance animals.
Help our clients get real ESA letters they can actually use.
We only work with independent mental health professionals that are state licensed: Only they are permitted to write ESA letters that are legally sound and effective. We work with passionate and compassionate providers who back their clients.
Destigmatize and promote conversation around assistance animals.
There is still a stigma attached to needing help for mental health problems. ESA and PSD owners are also frequently accused of faking their disabilities or having made up rights. We work so ESA and psychiatric service dog (PSD) owners/handlers can lead dignified lives and to correct public perception about them.
Advocate for the rights of assistance animal owners.
It takes courage to admit you have a mental health issue and to confront a landlord with an accommodation request for an ESA or PSD. We work with our clients to ease the process and give them the confidence to move forward.
Let us help you start your journey today!
Money-back guarantee if you don’t qualify
Have a question about Emotional Support Animals or Psychiatric Service Dogs?
Just reach out to us. We are happy to help. If you’re ready to see if you qualify for an ESA or PSD, come see why over 100,000 clients have entrusted us over the past decade with protecting their best friend.
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If you’re ready for us to help you with your ESA or PSD letter, you can get started here.
You’re more than a number to us!
We really care about your well-being.
We want your ESA to help you feel better. The mental health professional you work with and our support team will have your back throughout the process. If you don’t qualify, you get your money back so you can find help in other ways.
