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

Animals Are Therapy!

Big or small, scaly or furry,

let the animals provide the comfort and do the healing we all need.

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.

Learn More about OUR INTERACTIONS

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!?

Come get your fill of cat-

purring affection 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!

Come and meet the crew!

Why We Do What We Do!

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.