Meet Some of the Team

Independent Licensed Healthcare Providers in all 50 states dedicated to supporting you through the ESA and PSD process

Leon Melnitsky, MSW, LCSW, Founder of Official Pets and licensed mental health professional

Leon Melnitsky

MSW, LCSW

Gabriela Jardines, LMHC, state-licensed healthcare provider conducting independent ESA and PSD evaluations

Gabriela Jardines

LMHC

Travis S. Gray, MA, LMHC, CAP, ICADC, licensed professional providing independent mental health evaluations for assistance animals

Travis S. Gray

MA, LMHC, CAP, ICADC

Theresa Broms, FNP-C, licensed healthcare professional and independent provider for official ESA and PSD documentation

Theresa Broms

FNP-C

How It Works

Official Pets online Service Request Form for ESA or PSD letter


Complete a Service Request Form

Fill out our service request form for an ESA or PSD Letter. It’s quick, easy, and confidential.

Mental health evaluation with an independent licensed provider to determine qualification for an assistance animal


Connect With Your Licensed Therapist

A Licensed Healthcare Provider will contact you to complete your ESA or PSD evaluation. You can choose to connect by phone or video call, whichever suits you best.

Digital delivery of an ESA Letter or PSD letter from a licensed professional


Receive Your Letter

If the provider determines you qualify after your evaluation, your letter will typically be delivered digitally within 24–48 hours of that determination. Expedited service is available for urgent requests.

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Emotional Support Animal and Psychiatric Service Dog Process

Understanding Your Rights and Options

You deserve to feel confident having your support animal by your side. Many people rely on their animals for comfort, grounding, and emotional stability, yet often feel uncertain about their rights or how to navigate housing or other accommodation needs. 

Simple, Transparent, and Compliant Evaluation Process

Our mission is to make the Emotional Support Animal (ESA) and Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) process simple, transparent, and stress-free. We connect you with Licensed Mental Health Professionals who are actively licensed in all 50 U.S. states and experienced in emotional support animal and psychiatric service dog evaluations. Our providers understand the importance of proper, compliant documentation and evaluate your needs with care to determine whether an ESA letter or PSD letter is clinically appropriate.

A woman holding her cats representing the official process for obtaining a Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) or Emotional Support Animal (ESA) letter

Move Forward with Proper Documentation and Peace of Mind

With legitimate, compliant documentation, you can feel empowered to request housing or other accommodations and move forward with confidence alongside your support animal. At Official Pets, we’re here to provide clarity, support, and peace of mind every step of the way.

ESA Letters and PSD letters issued by state-licensed healthcare providers

Issued by Licensed Providers

Your ESA or PSD letter is issued by an independent, state-licensed healthcare provider and follows applicable federal housing guidelines.

Independent licensed professionals conduct mental health evaluations to determine if an individual qualifies for an assistance animal

Expert Care

Evaluations are conducted with care by experienced, state-licensed providers who assess individual needs and prepare compliant documentation when clinically appropriate.

Legally compliant documentation provided by independent professionals recognized across all 50 U.S. states

Legally Compliant

Feel confident knowing your documentation meets federal guidelines and is provided by licensed professionals in all 50 states.

Official Pets demonstrates transparency and credibility through over 900 verified reviews from ESA and PSD clients

Trusted Client Support

Our commitment to transparency and care is reflected in hundreds of verified client reviews. Our support team is here to guide you every step of the way.

Documentation from independent licensed providers to support reasonable housing accommodation requests in no-pet policy housing

No-Pet Policy Accommodations

With proper documentation, individuals may request reasonable housing accommodations, including exceptions to no-pet policies and breed or size restrictions.

Documentation from independent licensed healthcare providers to support accommodation requests related to pet fees, pet rent, or deposits

Pet Rent, Fees & Deposits Relief

Supports reasonable accommodation requests related to pet rent, fees, or deposits in housing.

Fast 24 to 48 hour digital delivery of ESA or PSD documentation from independent licensed providers

24-48 Hour Delivery

If the licensed provider determines you qualify after your evaluation, your ESA or PSD letter is typically delivered digitally within 24–48 hours. Expedited service is available for urgent requests.

Full money-back guarantee if an independent provider determines you do not qualify for an ESA letter or PSD letter

100% Money Back-Guarantee

If you’re not satisfied with your experience, we offer a full refund.

Understanding ESAs
and PSDs

An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) provides comfort that may help alleviate symptoms of an emotional or mental health condition. ESAs do not require specialized training. An ESA letter must be issued by a licensed healthcare provider and is commonly used to support housing accommodation requests under the Fair Housing Act (FHA).

A Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) is a type of service animal trained to perform specific tasks that mitigate symptoms of a mental health disability. PSDs can help individuals manage daily activities and reduce the impact of symptoms through task-based support.

Important to Note

Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) and Psychiatric Service Dogs (PSDs) both support individuals with emotional or mental health needs, but their roles are different. ESAs provide comfort that may help reduce symptoms, while PSDs are trained to perform specific tasks that assist with a person’s mental health disability.

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), individuals have the right to train their own psychiatric service dog and are not required to use a professional training program. Training may be completed professionally or by the owner, as long as the dog reliably performs the necessary tasks.

Who Qualifies?

Individuals who experience emotional or mental health symptoms that substantially impact daily functioning may qualify for an ESA or PSD following an evaluation by a Licensed Healthcare Provider.

Examples of conditions that may be considered include anxiety, depression, PTSD, panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD, stress-related disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, and other emotional or psychological conditions.

ESA and PSD Accommodation Guidelines

Illustration of emotional support animal housing benefits including exemptions from no-pet policies, breed or size restrictions, and requesting waivers for pet fees and deposits

Emotional Support Animal (ESA)

For Pets That Provide Emotional Support

icon red flowerAccess to “no-pets” residential housing
icon red flowerExempt from breed and weight restrictions
icon red flowerExempt from pet rent, fees, and deposits
icon red flowerCan be submitted to housing providers as part of a reasonable accommodation
icon red flowerProtected under the Fair Housing Act (FHA)

$130

Illustration of psychiatric service dog benefits including public access and housing accommodations for individuals with a qualifying mental health condition

Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD)

For Dogs That Perform Tasks in Response to Their Owner’s Symptoms

icon red flowerAccess to “no-pets” residential housing
icon red flowerExempt from breed and weight restrictions
icon red flowerExempt from pet rent, fees, and deposits
icon red flowerCan be submitted to housing providers as part of a reasonable accommodation
icon red flowerAccess to public places, including stores, hotels, and airports, when task-trained
icon red flowerProtected under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with air travel subject to the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA)

$175

Bringing Transparency and Accessibility to the
ESA and PSD Process

At Official Pets, our mission is to make the ESA and PSD process clear, supportive, and accessible. We believe every pet owner seeking documentation deserves an affordable and straightforward way to connect with a Licensed Healthcare Provider—without feeling overwhelmed or confused.

We provide education, resources, and personalized guidance to help clients understand their options and feel confident at every step. The independent Licensed Healthcare Providers we partner with bring extensive experience and are well-versed in proper documentation standards, while our team focuses on creating a smooth, supportive experience from start to finish.

Frequently Asked Questions

Let’s Get You and Your Support Animal The Support You Deserve

Let’s Get You and Your Support Animal The Support
You Deserve

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