Welcome to my Animal Assisted Therapy page!​​

Does your child or teen struggle with anxiety, navigate the world differently, or find it hard to express their feelings through words alone? Are they processing grief and loss, major life transitions, or challenges at school that traditional talk therapy hasn't quite reached?

I specialize in animal-assisted therapy for children and teens (ages 8-16) who connect better through experience than conversation. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, highly anxious, or grieving youth who benefit from indirect processing through meaningful connection with my therapy dog.

Together, we create a safe space where your child can explore their thoughts and feelings through action, play, creativity, and the healing bond with an animal partner. This approach is especially effective for children who find traditional talk therapy challenging or overwhelming.

My therapy dog and I are here to meet your child exactly where they are and support their unique path to healing.

My therapy office is located at 5525 N Union Blvd, Ste 200, Colorado Springs CO 80918

To book an initial consultation appointment, please reach out to me at 719-285-0860 or by email at sarah@socoaatandtraining.com 

You can also visit my Psychology Today profile for more information on my clinic.