Get Your PSD Letter Online From a Licensed Therapist
Get a psychiatric service dog letter after an evaluation with a mental health professional licensed in your state. Housing protection under the Fair Housing Act is included at no extra cost.
Licensed in all 50 states + DC- Evaluation by a clinician licensed in your state
- Delivered within 24 to 48 hours of evaluation*
- Housing protection included
- Full refund if not approved
PSD Letter Online in 3 Simple Steps
Tell us about yourself
Answer a few questions about your mental health and your dog. It takes about five minutes.
Complete your evaluation
A licensed therapist reviews your answers and decides whether a psychiatric service dog is right for you.
Receive your PSD letter
If approved, your signed PDF typically arrives within 24 to 48 hours of the evaluation.* Full refund if not approved.
*Arkansas, California, Iowa, Louisiana and Montana require a 30-day client–provider relationship, so letters there issue after day 30. See rules in your state.
Who Qualifies for a PSD Letter?
You may qualify if a mental health condition substantially limits your daily life and a task-trained dog would help. Common conditions include:
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex trauma
- Panic disorder and recurring panic attacks
- Severe or generalized anxiety, including agoraphobia
- Major depression and persistent depressive disorder
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Autism spectrum conditions, schizophrenia and other conditions a task-trained dog can help mitigate
A PSD letter does not make a pet a service dog. Under the ADA your dog must be trained to perform a task related to your disability, and that training is your responsibility. If your dog is not task-trained yet, an ESA housing letter may fit better for now.
What Your PSD Letter Includes
Every PSD letter we issue includes:
- The clinician's name, license number and state of licensure
- Dated letterhead a landlord can verify
- Your disability-related need for a psychiatric service dog, never your diagnosis
- Fair Housing Act language for your home
- Guidance on the DOT air-travel form
Psychiatric Service Dog Rights Under the ADA and DOT
A task-trained psychiatric service dog has the same rights as any other service dog:
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Public access with a task-trained dogStores, restaurants, hotels, transit and other public places must admit your dog.
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Businesses may ask only two questionsIs it a service animal required for a disability, and what task is it trained to perform?
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No documentation can be demanded in publicStaff may not ask for a letter, ID card or vest, or about your diagnosis.
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Airlines: fly in the cabin with the DOT formAirlines may ask for the DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Form. No pet fee applies.
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Housing under the Fair Housing ActA trained dog is presumed reasonable under HUD's 2026 approach. Ask for pet fees and breed limits to be waived.
Tasks a Psychiatric Service Dog Can Be Trained to Perform
A psychiatric service dog performs a specific, trained task in response to your symptoms. Common examples:
Deep pressure therapy
Lying across your lap or chest to ease a panic attack.
Interrupting panic or dissociation
Nudging or pawing at the first signs of an episode.
Grounding and tactile stimulation
Leaning against you during flashbacks as a physical anchor.
Medication reminders
Alerting you at set times or fetching your medication.
Creating space in crowds
Keeping a buffer between you and strangers in crowds.
Waking from nightmares
Waking you from night terrors, common for handlers with PTSD.
There is no PSD certification to buy. You can train your dog yourself, hire a professional trainer or work with a nonprofit program.
ESA Letter vs PSD Letter
Both protect you at home. Only a PSD with a task-trained dog adds public access and in-cabin air travel; an ESA needs no training but covers housing only. See the full ESA letter vs PSD letter comparison.
PSD Letter Pricing
$139, one time, or both letters for $199 with the ESA + PSD combo. Full refund if you are not approved. See all prices.
PSD Letter FAQ
Does a PSD letter make my dog a service dog?
No, training does. The letter documents your need for a psychiatric service dog; under the ADA the dog must also be trained to perform a task related to your disability.
Can I fly with my psychiatric service dog?
Yes, in the cabin at no charge, if your dog is task-trained and well behaved. Airlines may ask you to complete the DOT Service Animal Air Transportation Form, and we help you with it.
Will my landlord accept a PSD letter?
Yes. Since May 2026, HUD presumes a housing request is reasonable when the dog is trained to do disability-related tasks, so a trained psychiatric service dog has the strongest footing in housing. Ask for pet deposits, pet rent and breed limits to be waived in your request. Your landlord may verify the clinician's license but shouldn't ask for your diagnosis.
What if the clinician doesn't approve me for a PSD letter?
You get a full refund. The clinician decides at their sole discretion whether a psychiatric service dog is right for you.
More questions? Browse the PSD letter FAQ or contact us, we answer 7 days a week.
Your PSD Letter Is One Evaluation Away
Answer a few questions, a licensed therapist reviews them, and you get your PSD letter. Full refund if you are not approved.
Want both letters? The ESA + PSD combo is $199, save $39.