AAT Unleashed

Highlighting the Healing Power of Animal Companions

Discover the healing potential of animal-assisted therapy within the mental health field with AAT Unleashed. From therapy dog stories to evidence-based integration posts, our blog offers researched insight, inspiring stories, education, and resources to help you embrace the mind-body-animal connection.

A photo of Jessica Allen LCSW with her certified therapy dog Riley who is a small white fluffy dog wearing a pink collar. Animal-Assisted Therapy. Mental Health Therapy. PTSD. Trauma. Chronic Illness. ADHD, ASD, SPD, Depression, and Anxiety.
A photo of Jessica Allen LCSW with her certified therapy dog Riley who is a small white fluffy dog wearing a pink collar. Animal-Assisted Therapy. Mental Health Therapy. PTSD. Trauma. Chronic Illness. ADHD, ASD, SPD, Depression, and Anxiety.
Jessica Allen, LCSW, C-AAIS, AAT-I Jessica Allen, LCSW, C-AAIS, AAT-I

The Power of Paws: A Therapist’s Reflection

A personal reflection about the greatest teachers in my life and the influence they have had on my professional career. Each teacher provided me with more experience with the human-animal bond.

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Jessica Allen, LCSW, C-AAIS, AAT-I Jessica Allen, LCSW, C-AAIS, AAT-I

What is Pet Therapy?

Therapy dogs are very different from service dogs, working dogs, emotional support animals, and companion pets. Therapy dogs engage in pet therapy, providing comfort and support to everyone they meet when on a visit. In comparison, the other dogs all focus on working with a single handler, some more highly trained than others. This post helps explain the differences.

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Jessica Allen LCSW and her therapy dog in training Westley a 4 year old westie are looking at each other and holding a conversation.
Jessica Allen LCSW and her therapy dog in training Westley a 4 year old westie are looking at each other and holding a conversation.

Have a Story You Want to Share?

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