A big thank you to Brandy who was very helpful. I had some computer problems in filling out the necessary form. I did solve it on my own, but she contacted me and offered any help I might have needed in completing the task. Very prompt and professional in all her communications, Highly recommended! read more

This company is 100% fraudulent. You're lucky if your ESA or PSD is legit. Most of their diagnosticians are fake and bunk. Find a real one. Don't trust inferential companies! read more

They are very reliable and know for sure what they are doing. The service is quick and stressless. Everything was prompt and without delay. Now, my puppy can stay with me and keep helping me when I need it. Thank you! read more

Counselor Brandy was great! She approved me for an ESA. They have been wonderful with filling out the required paperwork for individual airlines. Such a relief knowing I can take my dog and flights won't be as stressful now. Especially with Covid it's even more stressful. Thank you!! read more

i was skeptical at first because i had to call about two times after i waited almost a week before i finally got any further information on my case, but once i got in contact with the right people i had an easy and helpful experience. my anxiety has gone down so much since i've brought prim into my life. two very satisfied clients right here. :) read more

Terrific service. Very impressed with their process and combination of written and telephone evaluations. A compassionate and professional process! 2017 update. Very professional organization. I've been using the service for several years and remain impressed with their approach to helping me handle a range of life challenges. The written evaluations were thorough and the telephone conversations were insightful, helpful, compassionate and professional. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would. Complete fraud!!! They have no problem telling you your depression will pass over time, and thanks for your money . My deceased grandmothers ring was stolen, and I feel horrible and beyond guilty. But as they say, the guilt will pass. UMMMM, no it won't. I will never get over the fact that I was given this sentimental ring to remember her and now I have nothing. My Dr. is the one who suggested I get an ESA, but yet this company feels different. My suggestion is to go with Keystone Psychological Services. She listened to what I had to say and gave me material to read on to help me cope. PLUS, if she feels you are stable enough and don't need and ESA pet, you get a full refund. Nothing to lose!! Dealing with Chilhowee Psychological Services just gave me more anxiety. read more

I am completely disappointed with the way this service has handled my case this year for my ESA small 2 pound teacup yorkie. This is my second year trying out this service. I'm finally feeling less stressed and nervousness from traveling with my companion and now I received an email saying that I am fine and have not been approved to continue to travel with her!? I'm confused of course I feel better I am able to travel with her isn't that the whole point? And of course I won't receive my full refund of $180 on top of that for the evaluation? Wow sounds like a scam to me. I'm absolutely shocked and need to travel with her again this Saturday morning I'm not sure what to do right now unbelievable. Please do not use this service Google someone else. Just wanted to give an update no one has called me back or has issued me a full refund. I have left several messages and obviously these people do not care for my wellbeing. Please go to your regular doctor! Pay your copy of $40 or whatever you normally pay and you will receive a signed letter! Do not waste $180 for this service with this company it is completely a scam! I wish I could give them a 0 start rating they do not deserve 1 star. Please read past all of the positive reviews and you will see I'm not the only one that these people have done this too. I wish I would have read through more reviews and did not trust this company I put faith in them being that this was going to be my second year using them. What happened with your customer service? Apparently they have also been reported to the BBB. So please beware! read more

2/1/14 I feel bad for the person who had trouble with Chilhowee, but they were very helpful to me. They promptly set all of the appointments I needed and sent a recommendation letter just in time. This was a great tool for me since I needed a recommendation quickly and was not able to get one from my regular therapist (we hadn't been meeting regularly enough, and a therapist from the same office had been sued for providing a recommendation in the past). I called and talked to the receptionist before paying for an evaluation, and she was very friendly and professional. I felt I could trust Chilhowee from the start. I'm now legally able to have a dog in my otherwise no-pets-allowed apartment. My dog is a great comfort to me, and I can't imagine life without him. 9/4/14 It's been seven months since the eval, and I'm finding that there are a lot of obstacles to keeping a dog in a no-pets apartment. Many people don't know the Fair Housing law, and those who do ignore it or have complicated paperwork. So a letter is not a perfect solution. This is in Utah, which lacks housing regulations. You can have Chilhowee fill out forms and stuff for more money, which is ridiculous to me. Yes, it's a service. But a typical medical professional doesn't charge you every time you need something filled out. So 9 months ago, Chilhowee's services were exactly what I needed. But if I had looked to the future, I would have made sure to find a local solution, such as a regular physician's help, because every time I move, a new obstacle pops up, and it's because my recommending therapist at Chilhowee is more of a service provider than a genuine counselor. So great short-term solution, poor (and expensive) long-term solution. Here are some tips to keep in mind while considering an ESA: Tip #1: Landlords can legally evict tenants with an ESA who is aggressive, destructive, or disruptive. If your pet causes damage or has behavioral issues, look forward to a lot of red tape and stress. I wouldn't trade my dog for anything, but his behavioral issues have caused hell to boil over at times. The Fair Housing Act allows landlords to evict for damage that costs more than the deposit. Good luck finding a place after that. Be very sure when you adopt or buy a pet. Cost can also be prohibitive if you take your pet to the vet and pay for its care when you're away. Tip #2: An emotional support animal is not on the same level as a psychiatric service animal. An emotional support animal does not need to be trained, BUT he/she also does not have the ability to go anywhere you go. For example, you cannot use your dog's ESA status as an excuse to take your dog into a store that prohibits pets. A service animal, on the other hand, is trained to perform specific functions and is allowed to go places where dogs are generally not allowed. Qualifying for a service animal requires that your mental illness is severe enough to be disabling. I wanted to mention this because some reviewers mention that they can now take their ESAs wherever they go. I suspect that they don't understand the laws surrounding ESAs or are confusing ESAs with service animals. Technically, a business owner is not allowed to ask you whether or not your pet is a service animal or even ask for qualifying paperwork, but there are still some who will. Tip #3: Your dog's status as an ESA or service animal does not guarantee you an exemption from no pet rules with every landlord. The Fair Housing Act states that landlords do not have to make reasonable accommodation for you if they own four or less units or own single family housing that is rented without the help of a real estate agent. So don't get a dog and assume that you can easily get an exemption. Do the paperwork first. Tip #4: Landlords cannot charge a deposit for an ESA, but they can charge for damages caused by your animal. Tip #5: Even though you can provide your landlord with a letter from Chilhowee as evidence of your need for an ESA, property managers can ask that your physician or therapist fills out a third-party form for verification. This was a problem I ran into when moving to other apartment complexes. While you will pay $164 for a letter from Chilhowee, you'll pay another $50-75 for each verification. read more

**CAUTION! CAUTION!** **BEWARE! BEWARE!** This is my complaint submitted to the BBB about this SCAM. Be very cautious about who and what you do business with online. There are a lot of fake companies out there. If they are GOOD, UPSTANDING, ETHICAL business they will do their best to help you not to scam you of your money for which they did not earn or provide services for. So please read on... On 9/27/13 I purchased an online ESA (emotional support animal) letter for %180.00 from Chilhowee after I was told by a landlord that my current letter from my current MFT was not sufficient. I was (wrongly)told it must come from a Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Clinical Social Worker. ODER INFO: Your Order Information Order # 107384 Disability Assessment and Letter of Prescription : $ 174.00 SUB TOTAL: $ 174.00 TAX: $ 0.00 SHIPPING: $ 6.95 ORDER TOTAL: $ 180.95 This is what Chilhowee advertises on their website: "Even if your pet is already registered as an Emotional Support Animal with an official registration agency, you will still need a letter prescribing your need for an emotional support animal written by a PSYCHOLOGIST or other licensed Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP). That's where Chilhowee Psychological Services comes in: We make it easy!" I was contacted by Chilhowee's mental health provider, Jerry Snodgrass on 9/29/13 to set up an appt. He called me and told me that I had not taken the psychological assessment testing and that I would need to finish the testing before he could speak to me or before I could ask him any question regarding my current letter. Or even to ask for his credentials. Upon completing the tests in order speak to a "Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Clinical Social Worker", Jerry called me again. We only spoke as far as his disclaimer where he then told me he was not a Psychologist, Psychiatrist or Clinical Social Worker. I told him about my current letter from my MFT and the reasons for my purchasing the ESA letter. At this point I was told my letter by law was sufficient, that the landlord was just trying to make my life difficult and to bully me. The end result was that I do not need Chilhowee's services. I did not use Chilhowee's services. Jerry and I had no MENTAL HEALTH DISCUSSIONS. I contacted Kim at Chilhowee to explain the situation and request a refund. She then told me she would pass the info to her manager who was out of town but would call me in two days. I received no such phone call. Six days later I called them again and this time spoke to Alison(?) who claimed she was the manager. After describing my situation she refused to give me a full refund even though I had not used any of their services. When I asked for her name again she refused to give it to me. I asked for her supervisor to which she also denied to give me. I then asked who the owner of the company was and told me that she was the co-owner. So I then asked the name of her partner and then she hung up on me. It seems clear that this company is not in the business of helping people. It seems this company is a scam who collect money from good honest people and when they do not provide any service they will refuse a full refund stating that "This is company policy". Is is company policy to take money from people for services they did not provide? They will tell you that in order to speak to someone you MUST take the psychological assessment testing for which they will charge you for. Yet, you can not speak to someone to find out if their services are even needed until you take the test. This is where the scam is. This company has several other complaints against them with the BBB. I wish I had known this before I made my purchase. Unfortunately those complaints are not published. But as of Oct 2012 they will be so I hope this complaint will help others like me to make better choices and/or to receive the refunds we deserve. I am truly hoping for a positive end result. I am hoping Chilhowee will do the right thing and give me a FULL REFUND. **NOTE: Their reply was a fabricated story that never took place. If a company pursues "Mud Slinging" as part of their customer service then this should be enough information for you to know the kind of business they are. After all, would you accept lies and name calling from Macy's? American Express? Cheesecake Factory? AAA? No. Just a thought... something to think about. ;-) read more

They aren't a scam...people are just crazy! :) Their services were very professional and they truly care about you. First you take an online test, then they set up two interviews and when you get diagnosed they send you the letter of prescription. They are very fast with the whole process! They also let you know you will not get a refund whether you receive a letter or not...so you need to make sure you read everything and follow the instructions or you'll end up being like the people who gave bad reviews. I've used them for 2 years and continue to use them! read more

First off let me say that this company is amazing!!! I wish I could give more than 5 stars. I was diagnosed with sever depression, and anxiety and have struggled over the past 6 years fighting doctors and switching to different people as nothing seemed to work. Having serious health issues to add to it has made it hard for me to accept taking prescription medications to help me with as most call it mental illness. As I have been a huge animal lover my whole life, and have owned many horses and dogs I have always found that being around animals has helped me cope and put me in a "better place". As I soon started to realize my found happiness is having a "friend" at my side 24/7 I decided to get myself a dog and see if there was any hope in myself to find happiness on my day to day activities. I came across my Pit Bull puppy 7 months ago, he was I believe 3-4 weeks when I found him. When I tell you, this dog has changed me it is a understatement. This dog saved my life, and I saved his. I do not go anywhere without my dog as he is attached to my hip on the daily. As I found that this worked for me I then proceeded to tell my therapist that I found that having him was a better medicine for me rather than putting the opportunity for prescriptions to be in easy access in my house as they made my life more challenging and my symptoms worse rather then the good they were supposed to provide. I asked her if she could prescribe Opie as an ESA/Service companion for myself and she refused saying she does not believe in animals helping people cope with their struggles in life. WHAT THE HECK!! To add it became a struggle as it seemed Drs. would rather write me prescription medication ($$$) rather than just making my life easy as I told them since I had got the dog it has drastically made my day to day activities much easier along with my anxiety attacks have been less frequent, they also saw results from it. SHAME. Even after putting Opie through special training for specific things, as alerts, calming methods when he senses tension and other symptoms I receive, I still struggled getting him certified even after paying a lot of $$ for special training for months. He is still in training and will continue to be until he is around 2 or 3 for other medical reasons as well. So not only was he a ESA for me he is Medically needed for health problems. I found NSAR through a friend and within a week, they had my dog all signed up and they were out of stock in the MED red vests but Jennifer was VERY on top of keeping me informed. She said it would take 2-3 weeks for the vest to come in. The I recived and e-mail from her saying that I would get the vests in a few days! So happy with how on top of things they are and their customer service. When I was done with all this registry and got all he needed they suggested if I was struggling getting a letter for landlords and travel that I should go to their people. They then sent me to Chilhowee Psychological Services, I then had over the phone calls with Dr.Timothy Livingood who was so amazing and helpful and in less than 24 hours after our last phone call he had my prescribed ESA letter for Opie e-mailed to me and 2 days later I received my hard copy. Thank you NSAR and Chilhowee Psychological Services for not only making my life easier but also making it possible for Opie and I not to get separated due to the ban of the Pit Bull. I will definitely refer you to anyone who I hear struggle with their life. read more

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Chilhowee has been absolutely excellent. I was so pleasantly and wonderfully surprised by the efficiency and compassion of their service in obtaining a prescription for an ESA for my 2 cats. For those potentially scared off by the 1 star reviews, I can address your concerns. Chilhowee is very clear that what you are paying for *is an evaluation* of your psychological state. You are *not* guaranteed a prescription for an ESA - that would be the equivalent of purchasing a prescription (not okay). They emphasize this point several times: if after evaluation (by a third party, also an excellent service), you are not deemed emotionally or mentally disabled, you will not receive the prescription for the ESA nor a refund of your money because again, the payment was for an evaluation of mental state, not purchasing a letter. They also make clear on their website and during the evaluation what it means to qualify as emotionally/mentally disabled. Definitely read it closely to determine if those qualifications apply. So, if you are indeed emotionally/mentally disabled and require an ESA, do not worry at all because you are in excellent hands. They will treat you with great compassion and respect, and they will ensure that you have what you need in order to be supported, and it will be done very quickly. I am extremely grateful for the person who introduced me to Chilhowee because they have made my life so much better, and I know they can do the same for others who truly need them. read more

Horrible. This clinic is a racket. Hired them to do an assessment for an emotional support animal. My case was outsourced to a third party. This third party did an assessment but needed to call it an interview because they weren't doctors. Therefore had no authority to do a thorough evaluation nor the authority to issue a letter. Chilhowee took my money and was not able to deliver. Buyer beware. They're just going to take your money. read more

When I found out that this HOA rules at the new condo I'd bought weren't what I was told and my dog, captain might not be able to live there I was heartbroken. He's helped me through some incredibly tough times the past two years with depression and anxiety attacks and I can't live without him. I highly recommend this service it wasn't too difficult or taxing and the councillor I spoke too really listened and that also helped me a lot talking through some of my issues. Captain and I are now happily living in our new home and he's there for me every day. Thank you! read more

This service could not have been easier and more useful. Took about 30 minutes to fill out the assessment and then a 10 minute phone call with the doctor and boom, my letter was in the mail. If you need a letter for your ESA but don't have a doctor, I recommend this service so highly. Well worth the $$ and these people truly help. read more

Very easy to work with and great service! I used CPS because I was in-between jobs and my insurance was in limbo. I had a flight coming up and could not get to my regular therapist to update my current ESA letter. The staff was plesant to work with and helped me get all of the documents that I needed for my flight. They even crated a special letter for a particularly difficult to work with airline that helped me board the plane with no problems at all! A+ all around! read more

apparently attempting suicide 4 times is not enough to warrant me at least clinically depressed. my doctor has attempted to prescribe me anxiety and depression medications several times but I have refused mostly in part to my anxiety to begin with. Knowing that I have someone at home who will unconditionally love me for me is what keeps me going on a daily basis. I have never felt so loved by anyone as I do from my dog. Since having my dog I still think about suicide but I could never take my life knowing the love we have for each other. She gives me the support I need without the help of medications and it is sad that your company failed to recognize this. as stated in my denial letter; "they were unable to identify and establish a significant impairment of any major life function." depression, anxiety, and the will to live (to which my dog relieves all of) will not qualify you... read more

We had a great experience with Chilhowee services. They were detailed, quick and caring! We received our letter within a week of talking to them. I would def use them again! G read more

The process for completing the assessment and the subsequent calls were very clear and straightforward. I thought the lady who I spoke with was very professional and seemed to care and listen carefully during the "interview" calls. A friend referred me to them and I in turn have recommended them to friends as well. read more

I can't say enough about how pleasant my experience was with CPS! After completing the required assessment, I was contacted the very next day by my mental health professional to schedule my two follow-up calls. The woman I spoke with, Stephanie, was kind, patient, and professional (I was having a particularly rough day and kind of released all of my emotional baggage). She didn't make me feel crazy for what most people (family/friends) have told me is irrational anxiety/fear and really tried to understand what I was going through. While she didn't state on the phone whether or not she was going to approve my ESA request, she suggested some alternative ways I can try to manage my anxiety. After my second session. she submitted her recommendation (I still did not know whether or not I was approved at that point) and I received my PDF letter the very next day; I also received notification that my paper letter was mailed the same day. I do understand how people can feel frustrated if they are not approved for their ESA, however, they fully disclose that you are not guaranteed to get a approved- you are paying for the SERVICE regardless of the outcome. I absolutely would have been upset if I was not approved (especially in the emotional state I'm currently in), however, I still would have nothing but great things to say about their efficient process and how I was treated. I will certainly use this company again if/when I need my ESA renewed. read more

Arrived in France safe and sound. My Golden Retriever ESA slept at my feet the entire flight from LA to Paris. Thank you so much!

These people are professional counselors and I stress professional. They are very helpful in exploring strategies for handling anxiety. They do not issue prescriptive letters certifying your dog as an ESA to everyone, regardless of need. But they don't make you feel uncomfortable about asking for such support either. A very reputable company. read more

For all the butt hurt people that are complaining about their service... first of all.. they tell you at the beginning that if you were to pay, they will not refund the money or at least part of it because it's part of testing. THEY STATE IT VERY CLEARLY. With any place, if you test for something like HIV it doesnt mean if you don't have it, you get your money back. Not trying to be rude, but they also state if they don't think you have severe problems with anxiety and it's actually limiting one or two parts of your daily tasks such as job or school, YOU ARE NOT A SERIOUS PATIENT! Like I said, I'm not here to judge you because I don't know you, but Im gonna tell you the truth. These ppl only test you and tell you what they think. It's nothing personal, and yes I unerstand that you lost your money but guess what???? everyone of us that got our letter had the possibility to lose our money so it's not unfair.. we all took risks, it's just some of us were told we actually had problems serious enough that they think we'd be qualified. So stop bashing on this company.. jeesh.. For those who've not gotten their letter or wanting to but are not sure, please read over the qualifications of this clinic or website and make sure you understand yes you may loose a portion of your money and yes you may not qualify.. Rant over..sorry about that.. just don't understand why so many ppl being negative when it's not about being fair... read more

the interviews were extremely helpful, offering thoughts for dealing with ptsd that I had not considered before. I have used them for two years and will continue to use them. I have not had any issues when flying with my ESA. The letters have been accepted without issue. read more

Really enjoyed this service. It was easy and they worked around my schedule. The therapist was extremely helpful and recommended me some very interesting techniques that I've been applying and it has helped a lot. read more

My interaction with the organization was both pleasant and very professional. Their in depth analysis was handled by a professional I found easy to talk with and explain my issues. The follow up analysis was done by the same professional which I appreciated and again had a exchange that was extremely worthwhile. read more

Fabulous. Absolutely a God send. The process was very easy and very supportive. I have a lot of issues and they were very very equipped and receptive and responsive to my problems. I highly recommend this service. Can't say how much it is helped my life. Excellent. So thankful. read more

I have used this clinic for several years. Test battery at intake is very good and the therapy sessions were quite useful. No nonsense!

CPS was extremely helpful to me. They were thorough, professional, and timely. Everyone I spoke with at CPS was extremely kind and compassionate making me feel comfortable discussing my health issues. I highly recommend their services. Do not hesitate to contact them. They will do everything they can to help you. I've already recommended them and will continue to do so. read more

i am so confused someone told me that its a scam i cancel my registration but already paid can some one plz tell me if its real or not

I have been using this service for several years and it has been fantastic. I have my dog certified as a ESA animal and the service that they provide is great. I took the tests after my only son passed away and I was feeling very poorly. A psychologist phoned me several times and talked to me asking me questions and then I received a letter from them. I have been able to take my dog, who is a little human on the plane out of the country, inside the cabin with us. I have also had her in hotels and never been charged. Of course she is charmer and delights everyone who sees her but the letter for the airlines is fabulous and the company did what they said they would do. I have a problem and my companion fur baby helps me out. read more

This was easy and extraordinarily helpful! You have to be fastidious about filling out the assessment, but it is well worth it. Appointments were set quickly, the letter was sent promptly, my therapists were awesome. We take our virgin flight in two weeks and I've been practicing by taking my pup to public places and stores with his ESA vest on and its going very well. In fact, my anxiety is actually better just having gone through the process and feeling more confident about bringing my little guy to more places with me, even though that's not the point of the letter, I just feel that more doors have opened to us. read more

I highly recommend Chilhowee. Professional, thorough, transparent, sympathetic, serious. An invaluable service for many in need. I greatly appreciate their help. read more

I have used Chilhowee for two years in a row and am completely satisfied. They made me feel comfortable discussing my traumas and sent me the necessary paperwork I needed promptly. I've traveled several times now without a hitch! Thank you to the amazing staff at Chilhowee. read more

great experience and the counselor was very nice and detailed. They are doing good work for good honest people who have serious issues.

I highly recommend Chilhowee Psychological Services for anyone who thinks they might be in need of an emotional support service animal. The therapist I spoke with was very compassionate and helpful. I was totally at ease and am happy to be able to now travel with my beloved doggie. I feel much more at ease in general thanks to the whole experience. read more

I recommend Chilhowee Psychological Services. They are very professional, organized and accommodating. They do NOT sell prescription letters. They sell an evaluation service that may or may not result in a prescription letter that supports your need for an Emotional Support Animal. Their evaluations are extensive and they do everything possible to make sure that the information collected in the assessments and interviews supports their findings. It is NOT a letter-mill. I am confident that those who can document their emotional disability are granted a prescription and those that cannot, are not. read more

I loved working with Chilhowee Psychological Services. They made the process super easy and very quick. The only reason I am not giving it 5 stars is just due to the somewhat inconvenient available times to speak with the therapist. It was either early in the morning or very last at night. Other than that small hiccup, I cant say anything else negative about the company. I am constantly referring new people to them on a daily basis. read more

Chilhowee is doing good work, helping people live more fulfilling, productive lives alongside their service animals.