Emily R. Siegel, MSW, LCSW, CCH

Licensed Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

Animal-Assisted Therapy

Accepting New Clients in Person in Roswell, Georgia, and Online across Georgia

Helping adolescents, women, and couples address emotional distance or loneliness so they can find joy, humor, and achieve closeness with others.

Are you experiencing loneliness, or difficulty connecting with people? Is your fear of rejection getting in the way of enjoying social interactions? Do you feel like people don’t like you?

Using Animal-Assisted Therapy, I can help you identify the source of your fears so you can experience a positive connection with the people you care about while enjoying the comfort of Lumi’s presence.

What is Animal-Assisted Therapy?

Lumi is a 7-year-old Jack Russell Rat Terrier mix who enhances and complements traditional psychotherapy. An analysis of 49 studies regarding animal-assisted therapy discovered positive outcomes and overall improvement in the emotional well-being of clients when working with an animal. The psychological benefits of the human-canine connection include enhanced trust and reduced stress through the release of the hormone, oxytocin. These are ideal components for aiding therapeutic progress.

Is Animal-Assisted Therapy Right for You?

Does any of this sound familiar? If you are dealing with any of these issues, animal-assisted therapy can help.

  • You can’t stop stressing about the future.
  • You are experiencing distance from the people you love and care about most.
  • You keep lashing out at the people you love
  • You feel lonely
  • You are worried about feeling sad and anxious most of the time 
  • You have lost [your ability to effectively connect with people]

What are the Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy?

My clients have experienced many benefits from therapy. Animal-assisted therapy can help you:

  • Develop a greater sense of self-worth
  • Regain trust in yourself and others
  • Get the tools to deal with stress
  • Feel joy and experience more laughter
  • Develop skills to improve social interactions
  • Increase control of extreme emotions

Work with a Psychotherapist and my Canine Co-Therapist, Lumi

I am a licensed Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with special expertise in animal-assisted therapy. I have been working with adolescents, women, and couples since 2008 and am passionate about providing a safe, open, and joyful therapeutic environment complemented by Lumi’s presence.

I use animal-assisted therapy, a technique that helps reduce stress and increase positive emotions. By working with individual clients, couples, families, and within a group setting, animal-assisted therapy helps you feel better about yourself and improve your relationships. I also have special training in psychotherapy and hypnotherapy.

"Helping adolescents, women, and couples address emotional distance or loneliness so they can find joy, humor, and achieve closeness with others."

Are you experiencing loneliness, or difficulty connecting with people? Is your fear of rejection getting in the way of enjoying social interactions? Do you feel like people don’t like you?

Using animal-assisted therapy, I can help you identify the source of your fears so you can experience a positive connection with the people you care about while enjoying the comfort of Lumi’s presence.

What is Animal-Assisted Therapy?

Lumi is a 7-year-old jack russell rat terrier mix who enhances and complements traditional psychotherapy. An analysis of 49 studies regarding animal-assisted therapy discovered positive outcomes and overall improvement in the emotional well-being of clients when working with an animal. The psychological benefits of the human-canine connection include enhanced trust and reduced stress through the release of the hormone, oxytocin. These are ideal components for aiding therapeutic progress.

"I have been working with adolescents, women, and couples since 2008 and am passionate about providing a safe, open, and joyful therapeutic environment complemented by Lumi’s presence."

Is Animal-Assisted Therapy Right for You?

Does any of this sound familiar? If you are dealing with any of these issues, animal-assisted therapy can help. You:

  • Can’t stop stressing about the future
  • Are experiencing distance from the people you love and care about most
  • Keep lashing out at the people you love
  • Feel lonely
  • Are feeling sad or anxious most of the time 
  • Have lost your ability to effectively connect with people

What are the Benefits of Animal-Assisted Therapy?

My clients have experienced many benefits from therapy. Animal-assisted therapy can help you:

  • Develop a greater sense of self-worth
  • Regain trust in yourself and others
  • Get the tools to deal with stress
  • Feel joy and experience more laughter
  • Develop skills to improve social interactions
  • Increase control of extreme emotions
Animal-assisted therapy

Meet Luminous, “Lumi”

I am a 7-year-old Jack Russell Terrier/Rat Terrier mix, but my human friends think I’m still a puppy! Everyone says I’m so sweet and that my coat is so soft and shiny (thank you by the way)! My parents found me at a shelter in Smyrna, Georgia, when I was only six months old. Before that, I was homeless roaming the streets and rummaging through garbage in Vidalia, GA! I’m so happy they found me (though you would be surprised by all the goodies people actually throw away)! Some of my favorite things to do include laying in the sun in a fluffy bed and snuggling with all of my human friends. I’m so friendly, and I have never met a stranger! You’ll see!

I have lots of really cute sun spots underneath my white fur and you can see them all over my belly. I usually get more during the summer months. I also love to go on walks, burrow under lots of cozy blankets, explore nature while losing track of time, and show my two big Husky brothers whose boss! Guess what? I can curl up and fall asleep by one of my favorite silly, squeaky, crinkle toys and my big brothers wouldn’t get near it! They wouldn’t dare! My all-time favorite thing to do is to go to Mommy’s office and cuddle up next to my many human clients (also my friends) that come to visit me! Sometimes, I might ask you to rub my belly or throw a toy for me, but usually, I just want to be right by your side listening to you. You have my loyal pointy ears all session long and I can’t wait to meet you!

Treats and cuddles, 

Lumi

Work with a Psychotherapist and my Canine Co-Therapist, Lumi (Luminous)

Emily R. Siegel, MSW, LCSW, CCH​

Licensed Psychotherapist
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

I am a Licensed Psychotherapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist with special expertise in animal-assisted therapy. I have been working with adolescents, women, and couples since 2008 and am passionate about providing a safe, open, and joyful therapeutic environment complemented by Lumi’s presence.

I use animal-assisted therapy, a technique that helps reduce stress and increase positive emotions. While working with individual clients, couples, families, and within a group setting, animal-assisted therapy helps you feel better about yourself and improve your relationships. I also have special training in psychotherapy and hypnotherapy.

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

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