Southern Colorado Animal Assisted Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Let's Connect (719) 735-5686
Currently unable to accept new clients
5525 North Union Boulevard Suite 200 Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Does your child or teen struggle with anxiety, navigate the world differently, or find traditional talk therapy challenging? I specialize in animal-assisted therapy for neurodivergent, anxious, and grieving youth who connect better through experience than words. Together with my therapy dog, we create a safe space where your child can explore feelings through play, creativity, and healing animal connection. We meet your child exactly where they are. What traditional talk therapy can't always reach, animal-assisted therapy can access!
I specialize in animal-assisted therapy for children and teens (ages 8-16) who connect better through experience than conversation. Many of my clients are neurodivergent, highly anxious, or grieving youth who benefit from indirect processing through meaningful connection with my therapy dog and through play based therapy.
I offer both online and in person options at my office in Northern Colorado Springs. I warmly welcome you to reach out to me and talk to me about your needs through a free 15 minute phone consultation. My practice is affirming and welcoming of clients of all gender identities, orientations, backgrounds and cultures.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Southern Colorado Animal Assisted Therapy now - (719) 735-5686
Let's Connect (719) 735-5686
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $135
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, VisaInsurance
- Aetna
- Anthem
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- Lyra
- Medicaid
- Optum
- United Medical Resources (UMR)
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
Southern Colorado Animal Assisted Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email us or call with questions - (719) 735-5686
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / 09923892 Sarah Pellizzari
- Attended University of Denver, Master of Social Work, Graduated 2012
- Certificate from University of Denver Animal Assisted Social Work Intervention / 2012
Clinical Social Work/Therapist: Sarah Pellizzari
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Southern Colorado Animal Assisted Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email us or call with questions - (719) 735-5686
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Grief
- Life Transitions
Expertise
- Behavioral Issues
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Emotional Disturbance
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Trauma and PTSD
Southern Colorado Animal Assisted Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email us or call with questions - (719) 735-5686
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen
Participants
Individuals ,
Family ,
Group
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Animal Assisted Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Experiential Therapy
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered
- Play Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Southern Colorado Animal Assisted Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Email us or call with questions - (719) 735-5686
Groups
Empowerment through Equines
Work on confidence building, communication skills, cooperation and much more by interacting with horses. Horses are wonderfully sensitive, and can help us make connections between our thoughts, feelings and behaviors through our experiences with them. This is not a riding group. This is offered for those over age 10, with small age based groups for children, adolescents and adults.
Location
Prairie Springs Farm
7445 Templeton Gap Road
Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Email Sarah Pellizzari about this group or call - (719) 735-5686
Location
Primary Location
5525 North Union Boulevard
Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
(719) 735-5686Email Us
Southern Colorado Animal Assisted Therapy
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (719) 735-5686