Our Mission
At Steinfeld Support Solutions, we specialize in providing ESA letters for individuals with qualifying mental health conditions. Please start by reading over the informed consent document further down on the website. Book an online consultation with a licensed counselor who will answer all questions, assess your qualifying mental health symptoms and go over your rights. All ESA letters will be sent within 24 hours after the consultation is completed and payment is received. We value your mental well-being and strive to support you in every step of the approval process. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
What is an ESA?
An Emotional Support Animal is a pet that is not trained for a specific task who provides some sort of therapeutic benefit such as comfort, companionship, and protection for those with a psychiatric or emotional disability.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who qualifies?
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An ESA is for an individual with a psychiatric or emotional disability that causes a significant impairment on major life activities or activities of daily living such as depression and anxiety. The approval process includes a diagnosis you do not need to have a previous diagnosis to qualify.
Is an ESA a Service Dog?
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NO! An ESA is NOT a service animal. They are not protected by the ADA or Texas law. An ESA is only protected under the Fair Housing Act. YOU are responsible for your pet.
Why do I need an ESA letter?
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Texas landlords/property owners are not allowed to refuse to rent to you due to your ESA. They cannot turn you away for restrictions such as breed/weight limits nor can they require you to pay a pet fee. ESA letters also need to be renewed every year per Texas law.
Who can write an ESA letter?
ESA letters can be written by A licensed mental health professional who has a therapeutic relationship with the individual seeking the ESA letter. This can be a licensed therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, or social workers.
How do I know if I qualify?
Do you struggle with sadness, lack of motivation, stress/worry or racing thoughts that are eased by your pet?
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Complete this self assessment form and email your results to SteinfeldSSolutions@aol.com. It will be reviewed and you will be contacted within 24 hours of submission with an approval/denial.
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If you have been previously diagnosed with a mental health disorder you will qualify and you do not need to fill out the self assessment form.
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We can also discuss this during the Zoom call. You will NOT be charged if you do not qualify.
Informed Consent
Please click on the Word document below and read the Informed Consent. This is so that you understand your rights, what services I provide, and it is a requirement before booking any services.
Informed Consent Document
Services
This is for those seeking individual therapy only. The consultation is free 10-15 minutes to discuss goals and services. I am not accepting insurance at this time and only seeing clients virtually. $200 per session