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The American Veterinary Medicine Association (AVMA) recognizes the following definition for animal-assisted therapy:

“Animal-assisted therapy (AAT) is a goal-directed intervention in which an animal meeting specific criteria is an integral part of the treatment process. Animal-assisted therapy is delivered and/or directed by health or human service providers working within the scope of their profession. Animal-assisted therapy is designed to promote improvement in human physical, social, emotional, or cognitive function. Animal-assisted therapy is provided in a variety of settings and may be group or individual in nature. The process is documented and evaluated.”

To learn more visit Jessica’s blog post on animal-assisted therapy.

Canine Connected Counseling operates under a fee-for-service business model (self-pay/private-pay). This ensures the highest level of confidentiality, privacy, and stability during your treatment. Insurance policies require specific information be disclosed about your mental health treatment, including but not limited to your clinical diagnosis, treatment plan, and overall progress. In addition, insurance companies can have sudden policy changes that directly impact your access to quality care.

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