“Dr. Holland is an incredible professional. She has helped me through several deep personal issues. She has also helped me with documentation for my service animal. He assists me with physical as well as emotional challenges. Dr. Holland is kind, gentle, thoughtful, insightful, and a great therapist. If you are looking for a psychologist, I believe you couldn’t do better than Dr. Holland.”
Canine Assisted Therapy
Connecting with a dog can be powerfully healing and comforting for individuals of all ages and walks of life. In some cases, it can help an otherwise “stuck” patient overcome hurdles in treatment and begin making progress again.
Enhancing Talk Therapy with Furry Companions
Ultimately, the friendly, accepting nature of canine companions or therapy dogs makes them ideal “co-therapists”. Canine-assisted therapy has been around for several decades and will continue to be used for years to come due to its many benefits. The use of dogs as part of therapy and other forms of treatment can be beneficial for a wide range of disorders, issues, and conditions. Dr. Holland will be offering Canine Support Therapy once again as part of her practice in the coming weeks. News and updates will be available through our social media platforms and on this website.
Unresolved trauma linked to poorer health for women
According to the Office on Women’s Health, abuse, whether physical, emotional, verbal, or sexual, can have long-term effects on mental health impacting self-esteem and relationships. Women who have gone through abuse or other trauma have a higher risk of developing a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is possible to heal the physical, mental, and emotional scars of trauma and abuse.
New Study Reveals that Therapy Dogs Help Improve Mental Health
New study focused on veterans’ mental health demonstrates that therapy dogs used in conjunction with traditional therapies improves treatment outcomes.
It’s Okay to Talk About It!
Good mental health promotes a positive self-image and leads to more fulfilling relationships. Having good mental health generates good decision making and life’s challenges become more doable.
The many mental health benefits of therapy pets
Most people love dogs, and there’s many good reasons for that. Whether you own a dog or just love the idea of a dog, there are many psychological benefits associated with having a canine companion in your life. Numerous research studies help to point out that dogs improve their human companion’s mental and emotional and physical health in some surprising ways, and at every stage of our lives.