Animal Companion Counseling
Nurturing positive change within individuals and our community through the human-animal bond.
Together
We are a group of licensed and experienced mental health professionals. Our goal is to improve the mental health and functioning of our clients through individual and group services including Animal-Assisted Intervention (AAI). We envision a world in which there is equitable access to, and delivery of, mental health services for all.
Values-Driven
Safety Approach treatment for individuals while emphasizing safety, security and acceptance.
Community Promote the well-being and long-term sustainability of our community and all of its members.
Equity Ensure equitable access to mental health services for all while prioritizing at-risk and underserved populations. Work along with our animals to overcome the stigma of mental illness and barriers to service delivery.
Understanding Recognize therapy as a dialectical process in which we teach to, learn from and along with, our clients and community. Provide education about the importance of animal welfare and contribute to the evidence base of AAI.
Action Work as individuals and collectively to oppose policies and practices which perpetuate inequity and exploitation of the working class, in order to achieve a more fair and just world. Ensure and promote the welfare of our TAAs and all animals.
In-person and remote support
We are delighted to offer in-person services to fellow members of the Cincinnati community. Options for initial assessment and referral may also be available via Telehealth.
Our services
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Individual Counseling
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Group Counseling
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Mental Health Assessment and Referral
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Clinical Supervision
Meet Our Pack
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Rosie
Therapeutic Animal Assistant
AKC Good Citizen
Loving, goofy, excitable and too smart for her own good. Rosie is a 7-year-old Golden Retriever who loves people, being chased, treats, walks and her best friend, Violet.
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Violet
Therapeutic Animal Assistant
AKC Good Citizen
Energetic, demure, endearingly mischievous. Violet is a 5-year-old Mini Golden Doodle who loves all people, other dogs, playing fetch, snuggling, chewing up sticks and play fighting with her cat sister Matilda.
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Tiki
Therapeutic Animal Assistant
Tiki is a 2-year-old Mini Golden Doodle puppy who cannot be ignored, is strong-willed, has boundless energy, and will steal your heart.
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Odin
Therapeutic Animal Assistant
Perfect combination of energy and couch potato with a loving demeanor. Odin is a 5-year-old Collie and Bernese Mountain dog mix who loves to snuggle, play in the water, and sit out in the snow.
