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in<\/a> <\/p>\n Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Qualified Supervisor with deep experience in trauma, couples, and family therapy. She offers individual and group sessions for Florida residents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n in<\/a> <\/p>\n Licensed psychotherapist with 15+ years specializing in trauma, attachment, anxiety, and depression. She recognizes the real therapeutic value ESAs bring to Florida residents.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n in<\/a> <\/p>\n Licensed psychologist with 30+ years of experience specializing in trauma intervention (EMDR, ART). He enjoys helping Florida residents with their emotional support animals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Many in Florida choose to obtain an ESA letter in person. They book an appointment several months in advance, travel to meet with a mental health professional licensed in Florida, and then discuss their mental health struggles to receive a prescription for an ESA.<\/p>\n However, as Florida ranks in the bottom five states for mental healthcare access, more and more are turning to telehealth, which is the easiest and fastest way to receive an ESA letter in Florida. No longer do you have to wait months for an appointment or travel for miles.<\/p>\n With US Service Animals, you will be put in touch directly with an appropriate mental health expert in Florida in as little as a day. They will be fully qualified and familiar with Florida\u2019s ESA laws<\/a>. Find out today if you qualify for an ESA letter.<\/p>\n Get your official ESA Letter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n Florida abides by the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA) with regard to ESAs, which states that an ESA letter is legal only if it is prescribed by a mental health professional licensed in the state of residence, and details how an ESA will alleviate the symptoms of the mental or emotional disability.<\/p>\n All ESA letters obtained through US Service Animals are legally recognized in the state of Florida, backed by our money-back guarantee.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n If your ESA letter is not legally accepted, we will refund you 100% of your payment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n *For Arkansas, California, Iowa, Louisiana and Montana residents, new laws require those seeking an ESA letter to establish a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing documentation. As a result, we require two consultations and you will not receive your ESA letter until day 30.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n It\u2019s important to be fully informed about your ESA\u2019s rights. Learn more about ESA laws in Florida<\/a> and become the best advocate for your animal companion.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n ESA laws in Florida<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n Verified reviews from Florida customers, collected by Shopper Approved:<\/p>\n I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder and ptsd and my pets help me so much to stay calm. With the cost of living so high, this website helped me be able to have the help I needed without the fees added on to rent to make anxiety higher. Thanks to this work my therapy has been going a lot better. The staff is amazing and the doctor called me back within the first 24 hours of me submitting my application. App process was easy and the card and note came in the mail within the week! Amazing!<\/p>\n Moving is no easy task, I found myself relying on my pup Diesel for comfort. When deciding with my doctor to take the step to get ESA certification, the USSERVICEANIMALS website, more specifically the customer service line, was quick and easy. The process took less than one night and now I can travel to my new home with more reassurance that I can lean on Diesel in the process and new landlords will be accommodating.<\/p>\n I’ve been dealing with a lot with my mental health over the years. Like with many others, 2020 was the last straw. I couldn’t deal with it any more and got a dog to help me. Registering her was easy and support was quick to assist with the process. It took 12 days for the shipment (certificate and ID) to arrive. I can now rest assured that my ESA can live with me as I move on with my life.<\/p>\n I recently used USSERVICEANIMALS.ORG to register my new puppy as an emotional support animal. The process was quick, seamless and very professional. The doctor called me within four hours of submitting my application and I was approved the same day. I would 10 out of 10 recommend this service.<\/p>\n It was a pleasure working with US Service Animals. Dr. Toby was so very kind and tremendously supportive. He assured us that our dog was indeed an emotional support animal and was extremely helpful. It is so uplifting to know that US Service Animals and Dr. Toby are available to help people like my husband. Thank you again, Peter Pogrell<\/p>\n I appreciate the excellent customer service and the ability to speak with an agent and health care provider! As a person with anxiety (sometimes extreme) this process is very comfortable for me-though I always get nervous (lol anxiety) before a call. Thanks for helping me feel more comfortable, and making the process quick and easy!<\/p>\n An ESA letter provides you and your animal companion with many legal rights regarding housing.<\/p>\n Any ESA letter obtained through US Service Animals guarantees you access to these rights in Florida. What\u2019s more, we\u2019ll remind you to renew your prescription every year to ensure you stay protected by our ESA letter.<\/p>\n Get your official ESA Letter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n ESAs help individuals with mental health disabilities, alleviating their symptoms through companionship, affection, and routine.<\/p>\n Anyone with a disability listed in the DSM-5 can qualify for an ESA in Florida. They are commonly prescribed as part of a treatment plan alongside therapy and medication.<\/p>\n If you suffer from a condition and think you would benefit from an ESA, get in touch with us to find out if you qualify. We\u2019ll connect you with a licensed mental health professional in Florida.<\/p>\n Get your official ESA Letter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n You can obtain an ESA letter from a mental health professional licensed in Florida by having a conversation with them about the struggles of your mental or emotional disability, either in person or over the phone, and discussing how an ESA could alleviate the symptoms.<\/p>\n Qualifying mental or emotional disabilities for an ESA include but are not limited to depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, panic disorders, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, schizophrenia, eating disorders, and severe phobias.<\/p>\n US Service Animals can help with this process. Our licensed and qualified mental health professionals will assist you with any concerns you have, and make the process as simple and accessible for you as possible.<\/p>\n Get your official ESA Letter<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n In January 2021, the Air Carrier Access Act was changed to exclude ESAs, meaning that your ESA no longer has the legal right to travel in the cabin of an airline in Florida, unlike a psychiatric service dog. The choice to allow an ESA onboard is up to the discretion of the airline. Learn more about the differences between ESAs and service dogs below.<\/p>\n If you want to fly with your ESA, check the airline\u2019s policies. Most (if not all) treat ESAs as pets. Small dogs or other pets may be allowed to travel in the cabin if kept in a small carrier, or they may be required to travel in cargo if they are allowed on the plane. They are not, however, guaranteed access, even with an ESA status.<\/p>\n This applies to other forms of public transport too. Check with trains, buses, or taxi services to understand their policies on traveling with animals.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n In Florida, ESAs are protected by the Fair Housing Act. ESAs can live with you in almost any housing in Florida, even if there are no-pet policies in place. Also, landlords can\u2019t charge pet fees or deposits, as ESAs are part of a disability treatment plan and are not pets.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n ESAs don\u2019t have the right to access your workplace in Florida like service dogs. Individual employers can decide to allow your ESA to accompany you to work if they believe it is a reasonable accommodation, but they are not legally required to.<\/p>\n If you want to take your ESA into work with you in Florida, talk to your HR department about disability accommodations.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n Learn more about ESA laws in your Florida City, and how to get an ESA letter there.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n With so much information floating around the internet, it can be hard to discern truth from myth with regard to ESA laws. We\u2019ll set the record straight.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n You can get an ESA letter by completing an online quiz.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n An ESA letter must be prescribed by a mental health professional licensed to practice in your state to be legal and valid.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n ESA registration is enough to get ESA rights.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n An ESA letter is the only legal form of documentation when applying for housing with your ESA. Registration is helpful, but not necessary. Any sites that claim otherwise are scams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n ESAs have as many rights in public as service dogs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Service dogs are trained to perform specific tasks for individuals with disabilities, whereas ESAs provide support through companionship. They are not protected by the same rights. ESAs only have housing rights in Florida.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n While ESAs and PSDs have some overlapping rights, there are major differences between the two types of support animals in California.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Corina](\"https:\/\/usserviceanimals.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/shared-team-corina-skentzou.webp\")
<\/div>\nCorina K. SkentzouLMHC<\/small><\/h3>\n
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Our Fast and 100% Legally Compliant 3-Step Process<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nWhat Some of Our ESA Customers Are Saying<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nWhy an ESA Letter Makes Life Easier in Florida<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nEmotional Support Animals in Florida<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nHow Do You Qualify for an ESA in Florida?<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nESA Travel Laws in Florida<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nESA Housing Laws in Florida<\/h2>\n
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<\/div>\nESA Employment Laws in Florida<\/h2>\n
Get an ESA Letter in Your Florida City<\/h2>\n
Common Misunderstandings About ESAs in Florida<\/h2>\n
What\u2019s the Difference Between an ESA and a Psychiatric Service Dog (PSD) in California?<\/h2>\n
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