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Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP

Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado

Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
1 Endorsed
7275 Kipling, Arvada, CO 80005
Let's Connect (720) 288-0966
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Our professional clinicians each have a different area of specialty in addition to their post graduate training in animal assisted psychotherapy. In addition to using this expertise the different animals can be integrated into the therapeutic process depending on the point in therapy, as well as the specific therapeutic goal being worked on at that specific time making the therapy experience work more quickly while engaging clients.
AAP combines best practices of theoretically-based psychotherapy with best practices of animal assisted therapy at a non-traditional, farm environment. This union provides clients an opportunity for rich therapeutic interaction with the clinician and with a variety of animals, that addresses the client's therapeutic goals at each stage of therapy.
While we provide traditional counseling and psychotherapy, we integrate animals into the therapeutic process whenever it is appropriate. This can make counseling more interactive, interesting and motivating for clients of all ages. Sessions take place in our offices, playroom, or out in the arena, gazebo, or even walking the quiet neighborhood.
Call or Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado now for a free 15 minute consultation - (720) 288-0966

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado

7275 Kipling

Arvada, CO 80005 map

(720) 288-0966
We are taking new clients in person at our Arvada Barking CAAT Ranch. Sessions available within 2 weeks.
I specialize in Child, Medication Management and Relationship Issues 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  
Let's Connect (720) 288-0966
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP

Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado

7275 Kipling

Arvada, CO 80005 map

(720) 288-0966
We are taking new clients in person at our Arvada Barking CAAT Ranch. Sessions available within 2 weeks.
I specialize in Child, Medication Management and Relationship Issues 
$180 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals, couples and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $180
  • Couple Sessions $200
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Colorado Access
  • Health First Colorado
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • Scholarship Program Available
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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We will bill your insurance if we are In-Network. If your insurance is Out-of-Network we will provide a Superbill so you can get reimbursed.
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 288-0966
"
We will bill your insurance if we are In-Network. If your insurance is Out-of-Network we will provide a Superbill so you can get reimbursed.
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 288-0966

Qualifications

    Marriage & Family Therapist: Linda Chassman Craddock

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / 835 Linda Chassman Craddock
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended University of New England, Graduated 1986
  • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with International Association of Human Animal Interaction Programs 2020
  • Certificate from Animals and Human Health 2010
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (720) 288-0966
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (720) 288-0966

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Child
  • Medication Management
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Asperger's Syndrome
  • Autism
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bisexual
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Chronic Impulsivity
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Developmental Disorders
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Domestic Violence
  • Drug Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emotional Disturbance
  • Grief
  • Impulse Control Disorders
  • Infertility
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Teen Violence
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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We have over 30 rescued farm and domestic animals that assist our clinical specialists in providing the best animal-assisted counseling and psychotherapy. Therapy is provided at our farm in Arvada, in a home-like environment or outside in one of our many beautiful farm settings.
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 288-0966
"
We have over 30 rescued farm and domestic animals that assist our clinical specialists in providing the best animal-assisted counseling and psychotherapy. Therapy is provided at our farm in Arvada, in a home-like environment or outside in one of our many beautiful farm settings.
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (720) 288-0966

Endorsement

Emma C Smith
Emma C Smith
PsychologistPsyD
Linda is the founder and executive director at AATPC, which provides excellent therapy services for their clients.

Client Focus

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Age

Toddler
Children (6 to 10)
Preteen
Teen
Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Couples
Family

Communities

Aviation Professionals
Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
HIV / AIDS Allied
Immuno-disorders
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex Worker Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

I also speak

Spanish

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Animal Assisted Therapy
  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family / Marital
  • Family Systems
  • Gestalt
  • Integrative
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative
  • Person-Centered
  • Play Therapy
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Sandplay
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (720) 288-0966
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (720) 288-0966

Groups

Location

Primary Location

Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado

7275 Kipling

Arvada, CO 80005

(720) 288-0966
"
We are taking new clients in person at our Arvada Barking CAAT Ranch. Sessions available within 2 weeks.
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Call for a free consultation now - (720) 288-0966
"
We are taking new clients in person at our Arvada Barking CAAT Ranch. Sessions available within 2 weeks.
Photo of Linda Chassman Craddock - Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado, Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT, CAAP
Call for a free consultation now - (720) 288-0966