Tips For Florida Psychotherapists on Emotional Support Animal Letters – Part 2
By Megan M. Sloane, J.D. This is part 2 of a two-part series. For part 1, click here. Florida’s current disciplinary guidelines for clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors establish penalty ranges for providing ESA-supporting information without the required personal knowledge. For an LCSW, LMFT, or LMHC, the current Board […]
Tips For Florida Psychotherapists on Emotional Support Animal Letters – Part 1
By Megan M. Sloane, J.D. Emotional support animal (ESA) letters may seem like routine documentation reports for a psychotherapist to prepare. However, improperly issuing one can put a mental health professional’s license at risk. These letters sit at the intersection of federal fair housing protections, state housing law, and professional licensure requirements. Failing to evaluate […]