A legitimate Emotional Support Animal Letter to qualify for an emotional support animal must be written by a healthcare professional with an active license for your state. This is recommended by the Fair Housing Act and state laws about emotional support animals. The following health professionals are qualified to write ESA letters: 

Most ESA letters are from mental health professionals like therapists and social workers. These providers are usually in a better position to review your mental health and make recommendations based on their observations. 

You can get an ESA letter from your primary care doctor, but they may not be familiar with the benefits of emotional support animals or the ESA process. It may be better to seek a mental health professional that specializes in assistance animal recommendations.

If you’re currently seeing a mental health professional, you can inquire about having an emotional support animal as part of your overall care plan. If you’re struggling to find a qualified mental health professional in your area, ESA Doctors can help.

A therapist discussing ESAs with a patient in a telehealth session.
Before a LMHP can write an ESA Letter they may discuss your medial history with you.

Who Cannot Write an ESA Letter?

Not all licensed health professionals can write ESA letters. Here list a list of providers that won’t be able to write an ESA letter for you:

  • Pharmacists
  • Massage therapists
  • Acupuncturists 
  • Veterinarians
  • Nutritionists 
  • Chiropractors 
  • Naturopaths
  • Physical therapists
  • Personal trainers and coaches
  • Medical lab technicians 

Connect with a licensed professional in your state to see if you qualify for an ESA letter today.

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