An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is an animal that alleviates symptoms of psychological or emotional struggles/disorders on its own or part of a recommendation by a health care clinician. Although it may not always be possible to bring ESAs to all environments (the way Service animals would be), such a letter legitimizes and legally protects you from having to pay extra fees and may allow you a broader range of options regarding where you live and can exempt you from breed/size restrictions. As a psychologist who researched this subject for her dissertation, Dr. Koplow is extremely well-versed in the psychological (along with physical) benefits of animal companions and offers ESA evaluations/letters that are compliant with Florida ESA law (Florida Statute 760.27).
Services
Dr. Koplow has over 25 years of clinical experience and has the advantage of having worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Her areas of expertise include (but are not limited to) working with individuals who are struggling with:
- Anger
- Anxiety (including social anxiety)
- Attachment Issues
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Emptiness
- Identity (including gender identity and sexual orientation)
- Relationship Difficulties
- Self-Esteem Issues
- Infertility
- Grief
- Work Related Difficulties
- Life Transitions
- Stress Management
- Obsessions, Compulsions, & Phobias
- Trauma
- Parenting Struggles
