Where healing meets the human-animal bond

I help clients build safety, trust, and connection with their pets through animal-assisted interventions. I also provide ESA evaluations. Sessions can be tailored with or without animals based on your comfort. Even virtually, Milly often makes an appearance to bring a little extra warmth to our work together.
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About

🐾 Where trust is the foundation, companions welcome 🐾

Hi, I'm excited you're here! My name is Maggie, and I'm an animal lover and believer in the healing power of the human-animal bond. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Dog Trainer in Pittsburgh, PA, I witness this magic unfold every single day. Together, we'll build the safety and trust that make real self-growth possible, honoring the incredible companions who already make your life better along the way. I currently have openings for virtual sessions, which means you can stay cozy at home with your pet! In fact, they're encouraged to join us. Let's work together to build that grounded, felt sense of connection, one session at a time.
Maggie Zangara
LPC, CPDT-KA

Services

How can I help?

  • Stress
  • Loneliness
  • College Mental Health
  • Compassion Fatigue
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Trauma
  • Coping Skills
  • Life Transitions
  • Mindfulness
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Social Anxiety
  • Work Stress

Approaches

  • Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI)
  • Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)
  • ESA Evaluations & letters
  • Therapy Dog Visits
  • Human-Animal Bond
  • Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SE)
  • Trauma Focused

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Highmark
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • Cigna Healthcare
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