by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 4, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
The life of those who are suffering from bipolar disorder revolves around an unpredictable cycle involving high energy and mood swings followed by phases of depression, making simple daily activities seem difficult. Apart from medicines and therapies, one method that...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 4, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
It’s no secret that for many individuals living with autism, as well as for their parents, life can mean dealing with heightened sensitivity to sensory stimuli, feelings of being overwhelmed in social situations, and difficult-to-manage experiences that make everyday...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 4, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
Anxiety has a way of rearing its head at any time – from the racing mind before bedtime to the chest tightening up before an important meeting, or the always-present background hum of worry that refuses to disappear. An Emotional Support Animal (ESA) can become one of...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 3, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
Most renters in Arizona who have an emotional support animal have fairly significant rights under both federal and Arizona state laws, particularly since the state recently passed a new statute pertaining specifically to ESA accommodations. However, as there is a...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 3, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
If ADHD has made life feel like an endless uphill battle where you lose your train of thought while completing tasks, forget why you entered a room, or have difficulty handling the emotional ups and downs of ADHD, then you are certainly not alone. Many individuals...
by Debbie Shepard - Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) | Sep 3, 2026 | Emotional Support Animal
In terms of renting a house with an ESA in Florida, the situation for Florida residents is quite special because Florida is one of the states that has its own ESA housing law. Moreover, there are serious penalties for tenants who attempt to trick landlords into...
