Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Letter for Wisconsin Residents
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Obtaining an ESA letter in Wisconsin means first consulting with a licensed mental health professional (LMHP) who is able to practice in your state. They can assess your situation and determine if an emotional support animal is a good fit for you.
With the rise of telemedicine, this process of seeking an ESA letter has become easier than ever. You can now meet with a vetted LMHP online without ever having to deal with long lines, traffic, or even leaving the comfort of your home!
Connect with one of our clinicians online today to discover if an emotional support animal could be a valuable addition to your mental health treatment plan.
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Receive it within 24 hours of getting approved *
We'll help with any extra forms you need signed and our therapists are available to talk to your landlord anytime, for an additional fee.
* For Arkansas, California, Iowa, Louisiana and Montana residents, new laws requires those seeking an ESA letter to establish a client-provider relationship with the individual for at least 30 days prior to providing documentation, which will result in having two consultations before qualifying.
If you struggle with an emotional or mental health condition, you may be eligible for an emotional support animal in Wisconsin.
The state is aware of the daily challenges presented to those with mental illness and enforces laws and policies that are considerate of people in this position. This includes striving to protect emotional support animals and their owners.
Many laws regarding emotional support animals are set at the federal level, and Wisconsin follows federal law. In addition, Wisconsin law states that if you misrepresent an ESA status, you will be fined.
Here we'll explore all the specific laws in Wisconsin regarding ESAs in various settings, such as housing, workplace, travel, or other public spaces. These details can help inform you as to your rights and protections as the owner of an emotional support animal in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin follows the federal Fair Housing Act (FHA), which states that landlords cannot deny a potential tenant simply because they have an emotional support animal. The landlord must make reasonable accommodations to allow the ESA to live with their owner, and cannot charge any extra fees for the animal.
This remains the case even for housing providers who otherwise enforce a "no pets" policy. They also cannot place any breed or weight restrictions on your animal. The only way that a landlord is allowed to refuse an ESA is if the animal poses a direct threat to the safety of others or causes extensive damage to the property or housing unit.
Early 2021 brought modifications to the Air Carrier Access Act. While it previously protected the rights of both emotional support and service animals to board the cabin of any flight, now only service animals are provided this protection. Airlines are no longer obligated to allow ESAs to board a flight with their owner.
Some airlines do, however, still choose to accept emotional support animals. You'll need to contact an airline beforehand to find out if they will accommodate your assistance animal. If not, you may still be able to have them fly with you, just as a regular pet in a small carrier underneath your seat.
Wisconsin public transportation also is not required to accept ESAs. To travel in public or be ensured acceptance in public spaces, an animal needs to be designated as a service dog (more detail on this in the FAQ section).
There is no law in place at this time that requires employers to accept emotional support animals in the workplace.
However, as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prevents employers from discriminating against employees with disabilities, some do choose to be flexible. It never hurts to ask!
If you think you'd feel better bringing your support animal to work, show your ESA letter to your employer or HR team and see if they might be willing to make accommodations for you.
If you're interested in finding out if you qualify for an emotional support animal, your next step is to meet with an LMHP in your state who can evaluate your mental health condition and determine your eligibility. Assuming they find you qualify, they'll write you an ESA letter to legitimize your emotional support animal.
Pettable's telehealth marketplace makes it convenient for you to connect with an experienced, vetted LMHP without the hassle. All of our clinicians have plenty of knowledge about ESA laws in the state they practice and are familiar with the process of working with clients who own assistance animals.
1. We Guarantee Our Letters Will Work For You
We believe you should not have to worry about your letter working. That's why at Pettable we offer a satisfaction guarantee - meaning your letter works or you get your money back.
2. World Class Mental Health Professionals
We have built a team of world-class mental health professionals who can write you an ESA Letter prescription guaranteed to work anywhere you go.
3. Unparalleled Customer Support
We know getting your animal approved to travel or live with you can be stressful, which is why we invest so much in our team of dedicated support specialists to make sure you are always taken care of and have the support you need!
4. Licensed in all 50 states
Our network of mental health professionals is deep and spans the entire country. Additionally, we have a deep team of mental health professionals to ensure we can meet any timeline.
5. Human Connection & Legitimate Evaluations
In order for your letter to work you need to have a live consultation with a mental health professional. At Pettable we make sure our clinicians adhere to HUD standards and conduct consultations over the phone to get to know you and your mental health situation well.
1. We Guarantee Our Letters Will Work For You
We believe you should not have to worry about your letter working or not. That's why at Pettable we offer a satisfaction guarantee - meaning your letter works or you get your money back.
2. World Class Mental Health Professionals
We have built a team of world class mental health professionals who can write you a PSD Letter prescription guaranteed to work anywhere you go.
3. Unparalleled Customer Support
We know getting your animal approved to travel or live with you can be stressful, which is why we invest so much in our team of dedicated support specialists to make sure you are always taken care of and have the support you need!
4. Licensed in all 50 states
Our network of mental health professionals is deep and spans across the entire country. Additionally, we have a deep team of mental health professionals to make sure we can meet any timeline.
5. Best In Class Legal Support
We are here to make sure your housing and travel needs are taken care of so you don't worry. Our legal team is dedicated to having your back should you need it!
6. Human Connection & Legitimate Evaluations
In order for your letter to work you need to have a live consultation with a mental health professional. At Pettable we make sure our clinicians adhered to HUD standards and conduct consultations over the phone to get to know you and your mental health situation well.
Pettable is the best provider because we're committed to making sure the process works for you. That means working with the best and most experienced mental health professionals in the ESA letter space, as well as providing a guarantee that your letter will work for you. We back all of this up with outstanding customer support, and a commitment to making sure you have an incredible experience.
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MSW, LCSW
Jennifer Bronsnick is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Anxiety Treatment Specialist, & Heartmath Certified Trainer. She provides customized workshops and trainings to working professionals and teams to help build resilience and reduce stress with practical strategies.
MSW, LCSW
I graduated with a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before obtaining my Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in 2021. I have eight years of experience in the mental health field working in and with various populations, including case management, intake coordination, and residential, inpatient, and outpatient programs. I am certified in Brainspotting to help individuals deeply process negative emotions and trauma/significant life events. Additionally, I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and safety planning in sessions/groups.
LCSW
As a clinical social worker, I have been able to work within multiple types of settings, such as hospitals, community centers, and family welfare. I enjoy having the clinical and administrative experience to holistically serve those I work with.
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