ESA + PSD EVALUATIONS
Clear documentation. Ethical evaluations. Grounded clinical judgement.
VIRTUAL ESA + PSD EVALUATIONS
If a mental health condition significantly impacts daily functioning, an animal may provide meaningful emotional or psychiatric support. I offer professional, evidence-based evaluations to determine eligibility for an Emotional Support Animal (ESA) or Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD).
These evaluations are not automatic approvals. Each assessment is completed with clinical integrity, in alignment with federal guidance, ethical standards, and scope-of-practice requirements.
All evaluations are conducted through secure virtual sessions and are available to adult clients located in Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, Texas, and Florida.
whAT IS AN ESA OR PSD?
Emotional Support Animal
An ESA provides emotional support that alleviates one or more symptoms of a mental health condition. ESA’s are protected under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) when criteria are met.
Psychiatric Service Dog
A PSD is a dog that has been individually trained to perform tasks that mitigate symptoms of a psychiatric disability (e.g., interrupting panic attacks, grounding during dissociation). PSD’s may have protections related to air travel and public access when federal criteria are met.
📌 what this evaluation includes
✔ Comprehensive 60-minute interview
✔ Assessment & symptom measures
✔ Clinical summary (optional)
✔ One ESA or PSD letter
✔ One verification/accommodation form
Letters are written to meet HUD (housing) and DOT (travel) documentation standards when applicable.
🔆 who THIS EVALUATION IS FOR
You may benefit from an ESA or PSD evaluation if you experience:
🧠 Anxiety, panic attacks, or trauma-related symptoms
🌧 Depression or mood disorders affecting daily functioning
⚡ Difficulty regulating emotions, sleep, or stress
💬 Psychiatric symptoms that interfere with housing stability or travel
🦮 A need for structured, task-based support from a trained service dog
➡️ This evaluation is designed for individuals seeking legitimate documentation, not shortcuts or template letters.
assessment Pricing
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✔️ ESA + PSD Evaluation — $600
Clinical Interview + summary
1 Letter
1 Verification
Format: 100% virtual for adults located in MD, DC, VA, TX or FL
📆 Schedule your evaluation today!
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✔️ ESA + PSD Evaluation Renewal — $575
Clinical Interview + summary
1 Letter
1 Verification
Format: 100% virtual for adults located in MD, DC, VA, TX or FL
🔂 For returning clients only
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✔️ Evaluation Add-On Options — $125 each
Additional Verification/Accommodation Form
1 Additional Pet
Rush — 2 business days
❓Why Choose This Evaluation Process
✔ Ethically grounded ➡️ compliant with federal guidance and professional standards
✔ Clinically thorough ➡️ not a checkbox or online form
✔ Virtual & accessible ➡️ no in-person visits required
✔ Clear documentation ➡️ written for real-world use
✔ Respectful & trauma-informed ➡️ your dignity matters
Frequently asked questions
ESA and Psychiatric Service Dog evaluations are clinical services. Documentation is issued only when criteria are met and reflects professional clinical judgment. Acceptance or accommodation decisions are made solely by housing providers, airlines, or other third parties.
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Once your evaluation is complete and clinical criteria are met, ESA or Psychiatric Service Dog letters are issued within 5 business days after the evaluation is completed.
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Yes. Rush processing guarantees priority review and issuance within 2 business days after the evaluation is completed. Availability is limited and must be confirmed in advance.
Rush processing prioritizes documentation review only and does not influence clinical determination or outcomes.
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A clinical summary may be provided to the client upon request. This summary is for personal records only and is not intended for housing providers, airlines, or third parties.
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No. I only provide mental health evaluations for adults seeking ESA or PSD support.
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Yes. Verification or accommodation forms may be completed after the evaluation and initial letter, when clinically appropriate. These requests are typically processed within 5 business days. Additional fees may apply.
Confirmation of disability and need for ESA or PSD are disclosed with client permission. Private health information will not be disclosed to any third parties. -
No. I provide professional documentation only and do not negotiate directly with third parties.
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No. Letters are issued only if clinical criteria are met, and acceptance or accommodation decisions are made solely by third parties.
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ESA and PSD letters are valid for one year. Most housing providers request documentation dated within the past 12 months, though requirements may vary.
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Evaluation fees are for the time, expertise, and clinical work involved and are non-refundable, regardless of outcome. This includes cases where an ESA or Psychiatric Service Dog letter is not clinically indicated.
Fees for add-on services (such as additional documentation, verification forms, or rush processing) are also non-refundable once work has begun.