In order to be prescribed an emotional support animal, an individual seeking such an animal must have a verifiable disability that is certified by a mental health professional, noting the benefits for the individual with the disability.

An animal does not need specific training to become an emotional support animal. Unfortunately, this process has been abused. For example, with people who do not suffer from a mental health diagnosis and obtain letters from Internet providers, with no face-to-face assessment. Therefore, airlines and landlords have been cracking down to ensure a face to face evaluation (teletherapy is face to face) has been performed and the recipient of the letter is a current patient of the mental health provider.

Dr. Blanco offers legitimate mental health assessments, in order to determine if individuals benefit from an ESA. Prescribed ESA letters can help students in college residences, halls, and dormitories, as well as, individuals in other housing situations who need this accommodation. They can also be used by qualifying individuals who need to travel on an aircraft with their support animal.