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Dr. Ava Mitchell, Ph.D., LCSW, is an actively practicing clinical psychologist and Licensed Mental Health Professional (LMHP) with over a decade of hands-on experience in clinical settings and private practice. Unlike general mental health advocates, Dr. Mitchell is a practicing clinician who conducts daily diagnostic assessments and evidence-based treatments for a wide range of psychological conditions, including anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
A significant part of her daily clinical practice involves conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations for Emotional Support Animals (ESAs). She strictly adheres to federal clinical guidelines to determine patients’ eligibility, ensuring that every ESA letter she issues or reviews is backed by a rigorous, legitimate medical assessment. Dr. Mitchell combines a warm, client-centered approach with strict clinical protocols, actively working with patients to integrate animal-assisted interventions into their overall treatment plans.
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May 16, 2026
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