ESA Evaluations · Florida-wide
Your companion may already be part of your healing.
Honest, clinical emotional support animal evaluations — from a licensed therapist who actually gets to know you first.
Licensed clinician
Real evaluation, not a mill
Florida residents
Telehealth
Approval never guaranteed
Honest process
What is an ESA?
Comfort that's more than company.
An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is a pet that provides genuine therapeutic benefit to a person living with a mental health condition — easing symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more simply through their presence and connection.
Unlike a service animal, an ESA doesn't need special task training. Its role is emotional: grounding you, easing isolation, and offering steady comfort on the days that feel heaviest.
An ESA letter is documentation from a licensed mental health professional confirming that your animal is part of your treatment for a diagnosed condition. When it's clinically appropriate, it can support certain housing accommodations under the Fair Housing Act.
An honest word first
This is a real evaluation — not a letter mill.
You've probably seen websites promising an "instant ESA letter" for a fee. We do things differently, because your wellbeing — and the integrity of the process — actually matter to us.
We meet with you for a genuine clinical assessment — no rubber stamps
An ESA letter is only provided when it's clinically appropriate for you
Approval is never guaranteed, and we'll always be honest with you about that
Our letters are written by a licensed Florida clinician and meet legitimate standards
We'll never pressure you toward an outcome — this is about real support
If an ESA isn't the right fit for your situation, we'll tell you — and help you explore what is.
How it works
A simple, human process.
No endless forms, no cold transactions. Just a thoughtful conversation and a clear path forward.
Reach out
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Book a consultation and let us know you're interested in an ESA evaluation. We'll answer your questions and explain exactly what to expect.
The evaluation
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We meet over secure telehealth to talk through your mental health history, your symptoms, and the role your animal plays in your daily life. This is a real clinical assessment.
Clinical determination
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If an ESA is clinically appropriate for you, we'll prepare your documentation. If it isn't, we'll be honest and help you find the right kind of support instead.
Your letter
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When approved, you'll receive a properly written ESA letter from a licensed Florida clinician — along with guidance on how it can and can't be used.
Who this is for
You might benefit from an ESA evaluation if…
You live with anxiety, depression, PTSD, or another mental health condition
Your pet genuinely helps you feel grounded, safe, or less alone
You're navigating housing that requires documentation for your animal
You want a legitimate evaluation from a real, licensed therapist
You're already a New Light client, or you're open to ongoing support
An ESA evaluation can be a standalone service, or part of the broader work we do together.
Let's talk about your support.
If your animal is already part of how you cope, an honest evaluation is the next step. Reach out for a consultation — we'll meet you exactly where you are.