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Yoffe Therapy
Est. 2006 · Licensed in California
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Emotional Support Animal Letters

Licensed clinical evaluation and ESA documentation for California residents.

Important: We do not provide same-day or paid ESA letters. An ESA letter from Yoffe Therapy is the result of a proper clinical evaluation conducted via telehealth. We only issue letters when clinically appropriate.
What Is an ESA Letter?

A Legitimate Clinical Process, Not a Letter Mill

An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) is an animal that provides therapeutic benefit to individuals with a mental health or psychiatric disability. Unlike service animals, ESAs do not require specific training, but they do require documentation from a licensed mental health professional. In California, ESA letters must come from a licensed therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist who has an established therapeutic relationship with the client and has assessed that an ESA would be clinically beneficial.

At Yoffe Therapy, we provide ESA evaluations and letters for California residents through our telehealth practice. The process involves a clinical intake assessment, not a simple online form. We assess your situation, discuss whether an ESA is clinically appropriate for your needs, and provide documentation that meets California's legal standards if appropriate. We do not offer letters without a clinical relationship and proper evaluation.

Who This Service Is For

  • ✦ California residents seeking ESA documentation for housing accommodations
  • ✦ Current therapy clients for whom an ESA has been part of clinical discussion
  • ✦ Those with a documented mental health condition that may benefit from ESA support
  • ✦ People who need a legitimate clinical evaluation, not a paid letter service

The ESA Evaluation Process

Clinical Intake Evaluation
A thorough clinical intake to understand your mental health history, current functioning, and whether an ESA would be therapeutically appropriate.
Mental Health Assessment
Assessment of your diagnosis, symptoms, and how an emotional support animal relates to your treatment needs.
ESA Documentation (If Appropriate)
If clinically appropriate, a formal ESA letter meeting California legal requirements, signed by a licensed clinician.
Telehealth Only · California Residents
All ESA evaluations are conducted via secure telehealth. You must be a California resident to receive ESA documentation from our practice.

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Start with a free 15-minute call to discuss whether an ESA evaluation is appropriate for your situation.

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