🎉 Celebrating 10+ Years of Nonprofit Service Celebrando 10+ Años de Servicio Sin Fines de Lucro

Connecting Families with Licensed Mental Health Professionals Conectando Familias con Profesionales de Salud Mental Licenciados

TheraPetic Healthcare Provider Group is a network of 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping individuals access clinical evaluations for service dog and support animal documentation. Founded in 2016, we've served over 50,000 families across all 50 states and internationally. TheraPetic Healthcare Provider Group es una red de organizaciones sin fines de lucro 501(c)(3) dedicada a ayudar a las personas a acceder a evaluaciones clínicas para documentación de perros de servicio y animales de apoyo. Fundada en 2016, hemos atendido a más de 50,000 familias en los 50 estados e internacionalmente.

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Years Serving FamiliesAños Sirviendo Familias

50K+

Clients SupportedClientes Apoyados

11

Accredited WebsitesSitios Web Acreditados

50

States + InternationalEstados + Internacional

Making Mental Health Support Accessible for Everyone Haciendo Accesible el Apoyo de Salud Mental para Todos

TheraPetic Healthcare Provider Group was founded by Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC with a clear vision: no one should face barriers to mental health support because of cost, location, or stigma. TheraPetic Healthcare Provider Group fue fundado por el Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC con una visión clara: nadie debería enfrentar barreras al apoyo de salud mental por costo, ubicación o estigma.

Our nonprofit network connects individuals with licensed mental health professionals who conduct clinical evaluations for service dog and support animal documentation. Every dollar we earn goes back into expanding access, funding research, and supporting underserved communities. Nuestra red sin fines de lucro conecta a las personas con profesionales de salud mental licenciados que realizan evaluaciones clínicas para documentación de perros de servicio y animales de apoyo. Cada dólar que ganamos se reinvierte en ampliar el acceso, financiar investigación y apoyar a comunidades desatendidas.

Our Full Story Nuestra Historia Completa
Service dog handler
🎓 Research-Backed Since 2016 🎓 Respaldado por Investigación Desde 2016

Three Pillars of Our Nonprofit Work Tres Pilares de Nuestro Trabajo Sin Fines de Lucro

Every organization in our network serves one unified goal: connecting people with the clinical support they need, backed by research and legal compliance. Cada organización en nuestra red tiene un objetivo unificado: conectar a las personas con el apoyo clínico que necesitan, respaldado por investigación y cumplimiento legal.

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Clinical EvaluationsEvaluaciones Clínicas

Licensed mental health professionals conduct same-day clinical evaluations to determine if a service dog or support animal is appropriate for each individual's mental health needs. Our providers are licensed in all 50 states. Profesionales de salud mental licenciados realizan evaluaciones clínicas el mismo día para determinar si un perro de servicio o animal de apoyo es apropiado para las necesidades de salud mental de cada individuo. Nuestros proveedores tienen licencia en los 50 estados.

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Education & AdvocacyEducación y Defensa

Free educational resources about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act (FHA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) protections. Our 50-state legal guides help families understand their rights. Recursos educativos gratuitos sobre la Ley de Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA), la Ley de Vivienda Justa (FHA) y las protecciones del Departamento de Transporte (DOT). Nuestras guías legales de 50 estados ayudan a las familias a entender sus derechos.

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Research & InnovationInvestigación e Innovación

Our services are grounded in doctoral-level research validating the clinical benefits of support animal intervention for anxiety. We invest in technology like AI-powered assistance and telehealth to expand access nationwide. Nuestros servicios están fundamentados en investigación doctoral que valida los beneficios clínicos de la intervención con animales de apoyo para la ansiedad. Invertimos en tecnología como asistencia con IA y telesalud para ampliar el acceso a nivel nacional.

11 Accredited Organizations, One Mission 11 Organizaciones Acreditadas, Una Misión

Each website in our network serves a distinct audience while sharing the same clinical infrastructure, nonprofit values, and commitment to accessibility. Cada sitio web en nuestra red sirve a una audiencia distinta mientras comparte la misma infraestructura clínica, valores sin fines de lucro y compromiso con la accesibilidad.

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MyPSD.org

PSD AuthorityAutoridad PSD

Flagship clinical evaluation platform — the primary gateway for service dog and support animal documentation.Plataforma principal de evaluación clínica — la puerta de entrada principal para documentación de perros de servicio y animales de apoyo.

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USServicePet.org

50-State LawsLeyes de 50 Estados

Comprehensive state-by-state legal guide covering ADA, FHA, and DOT protections with housing agency contacts.Guía legal estado por estado que cubre protecciones ADA, FHA y DOT con contactos de agencias de vivienda.

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Service-Animal.org

EncyclopediaEnciclopedia

Educational encyclopedia covering every type of service and support animal, tasks, laws, and rights.Enciclopedia educativa que cubre cada tipo de animal de servicio y apoyo, tareas, leyes y derechos.

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Service-Dog.org

ResourcesRecursos

Focused resources for individuals with mobility and physical disability service dog needs.Recursos enfocados para personas con necesidades de perros de servicio por discapacidad física y de movilidad.

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ServiceDogOfAmerica.org

AdvocacyDefensa

Advocacy platform protecting legitimate service dog standards and handler rights nationwide.Plataforma de defensa que protege los estándares legítimos de perros de servicio y los derechos de los manejadores.

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TheraPetic.ca

CanadaCanadá

Canadian operations covering all provinces, with trilingual support and Canadian-specific pricing.Operaciones canadienses que cubren todas las provincias, con soporte trilingüe y precios específicos para Canadá.

Doctoral Research Validates Support Animal Intervention Investigación Doctoral Valida la Intervención con Animales de Apoyo

Our founder, Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC, conducted peer-reviewed doctoral research at Walden University validating the clinical benefits of support animal partnerships for adults living with anxiety. Six key themes emerged from this groundbreaking study. Nuestro fundador, el Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC, realizó investigación doctoral revisada por pares en Walden University validando los beneficios clínicos de las asociaciones con animales de apoyo para adultos que viven con ansiedad. Seis temas clave surgieron de este estudio pionero.

Read the White Paper Leer el Documento Técnico

84%

Pet owners report positive mental health impactDueños reportan impacto positivo en salud mental

88%

Support animal owners report mental health benefitsDueños de animales de apoyo reportan beneficios de salud mental

40M

US adults affected by anxiety disordersAdultos en EE.UU. afectados por trastornos de ansiedad

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Validated therapeutic themes identifiedTemas terapéuticos validados identificados

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common questions.

What is the TheraPetic Healthcare Provider Group?
TheraPetic Healthcare Provider Group is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit network of separately incorporated nonprofit organizations providing mental health support, clinical evaluation, and support animal documentation across the United States and Canada. Founded in 2016 by Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, LPC, NCC, the network has served over 50,000 families through licensed clinical evaluations.
Is TheraPetic a real nonprofit?
Yes. TheraPetic Solutions Inc. (EIN 81-3003968) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit verified on Candid (formerly GuideStar) and listed with the Better Business Bureau. Our tax-exempt status, annual reports, and organizational information are publicly available. Unlike for-profit competitors, our mission is helping people — not maximizing profit.
How many organizations are in the network?
The TheraPetic Healthcare Provider Group includes twelve separately incorporated 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, each focused on a specific area of service animal education, clinical evaluation, or advocacy. The network operates over 20 websites serving the United States and Canada, with headquarters in Washington, DC.
Who conducts the clinical evaluations?
All clinical evaluations in the TheraPetic network are conducted by Licensed Clinical Doctors — licensed mental health professionals authorized to practice in your state or province. Each evaluation uses HIPAA-compliant clinical assessments. No chatbots, algorithms, or unlicensed reviewers are involved in the clinical decision-making process.
How can I verify TheraPetic is legitimate?
You can verify our nonprofit status on Candid (formerly GuideStar), check our BBB listing, look up our founder Dr. Patrick Fisher on the NPI Registry (NPI 1841714581) and Psychology Today, read independent reviews on Google and Facebook, or visit our physical office at 1030 15th St NW, Suite 170, Washington, DC 20005. Our phone number is (800) 851-4390.

Our Clinical Team

Every article is written by our team and clinically reviewed. Meet the experts behind our content.

Ryan Gaughan, BA, CSDT #6202 — Executive Director
Ryan Gaughan, BA, CSDT #6202
Executive Director · Author
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Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC — Founder and Clinical Director
Dr. Patrick Fisher, PhD, NCC
Founder · Clinical Director · The Service Animal Expert™
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