Signed by an in-state licensed mental health professional that complies with all federal and state fair housing laws.
Independent therapists. State-specific compliance. Transparent process.
No surprise fees. Every letter is backed by a licensed Texas therapist.
The intake above takes about 90 seconds. We'll call you shortly after you submit to schedule your telehealth consultation.
A licensed Texas therapist reviews your intake and meets with you privately by phone or video to determine whether an ESA is right for you.
If approved, your signed, FHA-compliant letter arrives by email, usually within an hour of your consultation.
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Real, licensed clinicians with decades of experience.
Laura is a compassionate mental health professional with experience conducting mental health assessments, providing crisis intervention, and supporting individuals experiencing emotional and psychological challenges, including residents throughout Texas. She is dedicated to working with clients through a client-centered, evidence-based approach while recognizing the impact mental health conditions can have on daily functioning and overall quality of life.
Laura is skilled in active listening, risk assessment, documentation, and connecting individuals with appropriate resources to promote emotional well-being and independence. She is committed to delivering ethical, professional, empathetic, and ongoing care.
Nancy Spitzer is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist along with being an International Certified Gambling Counselor, Level 1, a Certified Sex Therapy Informed Professional and a Qualified Supervisor in Florida. She has worked extensively in substance abuse, with women's issues (infertility), trauma, couples, gambling, intimacy issues and family therapy. Nancy offers individual and group therapy sessions to give clients in Texas multiple ways to engage in the therapeutic process.
Keith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified EMDR Therapist, and graduate social work professor with more than two decades of clinical experience. He conducts comprehensive mental health evaluations for Texas residents with an emphasis on ethical practice, evidence-informed assessment, and compassionate, individualized care to help determine appropriate accommodations and treatment recommendations.
Read up on the parts of the process that matter to your situation.
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Short, honest answers from the law and from working therapists.
Only a licensed mental health professional (LMHP) — typically an LCSW, LMHC, LMFT, psychologist, psychiatrist, or in some states a licensed primary-care provider — operating within their Texas scope of practice.
We get most customers scheduled for their evaluation within 24 hours. If you're approved, you will receive your ESA letter shortly after your consult.
It documents that an Emotional Support Animal is therapeutically appropriate for you. Landlords must consider it as a reasonable accommodation request under the Fair Housing Act.
No. ESA registries and ID cards are not legally valid. What matters is a letter from a licensed therapist.
Under the FHA, a landlord generally cannot charge a pet deposit or extra rent for an ESA. They may still hold you responsible for any actual damage. State and local rules apply alongside the federal rule.
No. The DOT removed ESAs from the Air Carrier Access Act in 2021. Airlines now treat ESAs as regular pets. If you need to fly with a working animal, look into Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) training instead.
You can appeal in writing, escalate to property management, and ultimately file a complaint with the appropriate state agency. Our team will walk you through the process.
A licensed therapist determines eligibility based on whether an ESA is therapeutically appropriate. Common qualifying conditions include anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other recognized mental-health conditions — but the determination is individual.
Our ESA letter costs $169.99. Our consult is 100% risk-free: if you are denied by the LMHP you are fully refunded, and if your landlord denies you (very rare) and we can't help resolve the issue you'll also receive a full refund. We have no hidden fees.
While no law mandates a hard expiration date for ESA letters, annual renewal is best practice. Landlords can request updated documentation during lease renewals or when you move.
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