We are now located in Barrington, Illinois! 329 West Main Street

Animal-assisted therapy for your mental health and wellness

Most common benefits include relaxation, acceptance, prevents isolation, increases positive moods and feelings of happiness.

Because sometimes the best therapist have fur and paws.

We will soon be offering in-person interactions with cats, dogs, and reptiles.

All pets are therapy animals, most are just working undercover.

The mere presence of an animal provides comfort and companionship. Some are more suited due to their gentle and calm nature.

Animals have a way of bringing you to a different place.

Like reading a good book, being with animals take to you to new mindsets.

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COMFORTABLE IN HER SHELL, written by our director, teaches self-love, body positivity and inclusivity toward others.

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What animals teach us...

Animals teach humans valuable life lessons about nature, empathy, resilience, and to live more fully in the present moment.

Therapy House Interactions

CAT INTERACTIONS

TORTOISE AND REPTILE INTERACTIONS

CAT INTERACTIONS

Maybe you love cats.

More than people - say what!?

Not only will you get your fill of cat

purring affection, you will be wowed by their harmonious

characters and calming effects.

DOG INTERACTIONS

TORTOISE AND REPTILE INTERACTIONS

CAT INTERACTIONS

Dogs are not just a man's best friend,

they can be a therapist too!

Whether you are in need of companionship, or

looking to enjoy a comfortable space.

TORTOISE AND REPTILE INTERACTIONS

How many people can say they have made friends with a group of reptiles? Well our visitors can!

Our Mission

To enhance the lives of people through the human animal connection. It is that simple...

The environment of Therapy House offers therapeutic interactions, involving a variety of animals, in efforts to enhance the lives of our visitors. Our hopes in servicing the community, whether we assist those who struggles with physical, mental, emotional, developmental conditions or those who enjoy being surrounded by animals, is to enhance senses of comfort, acceptance, calmness and to reduce anxiety, depression, and loneliness.

Historically, a strong bond between animals and people exists. Numerous bodies of research have identified interactions between animals and people have been proven to be highly effective in improving mental, physical, social, and emotional functioning. Many different animals can be used in therapy, including horses, dogs, goats, pigs, rabbits, birds, and many others. Animal assisted interactions can take place individually or in groups. Much more than simply spending time with an animal, animal assisted therapy involves specific therapeutic goals, strategies, and outcomes measures. Therapeutic experiences can include walking, brushing, petting, feeding, and caring for an animal as well as processing the experience of trying to achieve a given task.

Animals are accepting, non-threatening, and non-judgemental, making it easier for people to open up. Because many children and adults enjoy working with animals, animal assisted therapy can be particularly beneficial for people who are resistant to treatment or have difficulty accessing their emotions or expressing themselves in more traditional forms of therapy. Animals can also provide a distraction from pain and anxiety and serve as a source of pleasure, happiness, fun, and entertainment.

Therapy House - Contact us. We would love to assit you!

Therapy House is open by appointment only.

Please contact us by email with any questions.

Créme de la Créme Animal Foundation - Therapy House a 501(c)3 charitable organization 329 W. Main Street Barrington, IL 60010

Animal-assisted therapy for your mental health and wellness

Because sometimes the best therapist have fur and paws.

All pets are therapy animals, most are just working undercover.

Animals have a way of bringing you to a different place.

Buy a book and support our organization!

What animals teach us...

Welcome Animal Lovers!

Buy a book to support our organization!

Comfortable In Her Shell

Join Therapy House in spreading kindness

Therapy House Interactions

CAT INTERACTIONS

TORTOISE AND REPTILE INTERACTIONS

CAT INTERACTIONS

DOG INTERACTIONS

TORTOISE AND REPTILE INTERACTIONS

CAT INTERACTIONS

TORTOISE AND REPTILE INTERACTIONS

TORTOISE AND REPTILE INTERACTIONS

TORTOISE AND REPTILE INTERACTIONS

Our Mission

To enhance the lives of people through the human animal connection. It is that simple...

Therapy House is in the process of relocating. We are looking to open summer in 2025! It is offical we have moved to Barrington, IL 329 W. Main Street Barrington, IL 60010 We cannot wait to see you and have you meet our remarkable therapy animals!

Faces We Love and You Will Too!

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Therapy House is a division of Créme de la Créme Animal Foundation. Questions about our organization? Please reach out.

Donations assist our continuing animal rescue efforts.

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