Archie & Lady
Certified Therapy Dogs In St. Pete | Registered Service Animals And Certified Good Canines
Archie and Lady aren’t just our pups, they’re integral members of our Moonchild Counseling team. With their gentle demeanor, intuitive nature, and unwavering love, they provide comfort, emotional support, and a calming presence to clients of all ages.
Therapy dogs like Archie and Lady actively help clients feel safe, grounded, and emotionally supported during sessions. Their presence can reduce stress, ease anxiety, and create a welcoming environment where healing can happen naturally.
During sessions, you can interact with Archie and Lady as much or as little as you’d like. Their goal is to create a supportive, comforting atmosphere that complements therapy—helping you feel seen, heard, and cared for in a holistic way.
What Are Registered Service Animals and Certified Good Canines?
Registered Service Animals are specially trained to perform tasks that assist individuals with physical, emotional, or psychological challenges. These dogs play a vital role in helping people navigate daily life, providing comfort, stability, and a sense of safety in moments of stress or uncertainty.
Certified Good Canines, like Archie and Lady, are therapy dogs who have undergone specialized training and certification to support clients in therapeutic environments. While they don’t perform specific medical tasks like service animals, they provide emotional grounding, unconditional affection, and a calming presence that helps clients feel more at ease during sessions.
Their gentle energy can help regulate the nervous system, lower anxiety, and promote a sense of trust and connection — all powerful components of the healing process.
Introducing Paws & Presence: A Dog Mama Circle for Somatic Healing In St. Petersburg
Life in this season can feel like a lot: navigating careers, relationships, breakups, new cities, family expectations, or just the weight of trying to hold it all together. Add in the love and responsibility of being a dog mom, and sometimes it feels like you’re the one who needs a leash to stay grounded.
Find Comfort, Clarity, and Connection—with Your Dog by Your Side
A Supportive Circle for Women (and Their Pups)
The becoming years of adulthood can feel messy, uncertain, and overwhelming. You may be asking yourself big questions about identity, purpose, relationships, or the future—and it can feel heavy to carry those questions alone. Paws & Presence was created to give women a safe, supportive space to process these transitions while also strengthening the bond with their pups.
Let’s Get Started Today
Life can be challenging, but you don’t have to face it alone. Together, we’ll explore tools and techniques that can make a significant difference. Imagine a life where you feel empowered and in control. It’s possible, and we’re here to support you every step of the way. Our therapists are here to offer compassionate support and guidance. Start therapy now by reaching out to us today.
Moonchild Counseling provides somatic and trauma-informed therapy for teens and women in their 20s and 30s navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and emotional overwhelm. We offer in-person therapy in Bee Cave, TX serving the Austin area, and St. Petersburg, FL, along with virtual therapy across Texas, Florida, and Connecticut, creating a supportive space to feel more grounded, connected, and understood.
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- Florida: 7901 4th St N Ste 313, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
- Texas: 11701 FM 2244, Suite 214 Austin, TX 78738
- 512-522-2765
- Mon-Thurs 10am-7pm
- hello@moonchildcounseling.com
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