RJimenez Pet Therapy Rx provides telehealth ESA and PSD assessments for clients in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Idaho, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Puerto Rico, and Texas. 

 

 

Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Assessment

An ESA assessment by a licensed mental health professional determines if an animal's companionship can help ease a mental or emotional condition.

 

Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) assessment evaluates if a dog is trained to perform specific tasks to reduce disabling effects. 

 

Both provide support and housing protections under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). Still, a PSD also has public access rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), requiring a special letter.

 

ESA Assessment 

Purpose: To provide comfort and therapeutic benefit through companionship.

Assessment: A licensed mental health professional (LMHP) assesses if the person has a condition benefiting from an ESA.

Training: No specialized training needed.

Rights: ESAs mainly have housing rights under FHA, allowing living without pet restrictions or fees. They don't automatically have public access.

 

PSD Assessment

Purpose: To perform specific tasks assisting with a psychiatric disability, like alerting to panic attacks.

Assessment: Evaluates the dog's training and ability to perform tasks, confirmed by an LMHP.

Training: The dog must be trained for specific tasks.

Rights: Besides housing rights, a PSD has public access rights under ADA, allowing it in most public places.