The Boulder ESA Letter Built on Real Clinical Review
From CU Boulder professionals to renters across The Hill and North Boulder — when a companion animal genuinely supports your mental health, a Colorado-licensed therapist can evaluate whether ESA documentation is therapeutically appropriate. Boulder's rental market means high-demand student and researcher rentals with strict occupancy rules.
Who We Serve in Boulder
Boulder's renters, professionals, students, and families all use the same licensed, telehealth-first evaluation pathway.
How the Evaluation Works
Each stage exists for one reason: a determination that stands up to scrutiny.
Structured Intake
A validated symptom inventory covering presentation, history, and daily functioning — roughly 10 minutes.
Licensed Review
A Colorado-licensed clinician evaluates responses against DSM-5-TR-aligned criteria.
Telehealth Consultation
Where clinically indicated, a live video consultation is scheduled — evenings available.
Determination
Documentation is issued within 24–48 hours only when criteria are genuinely met.
Conditions We Clinically Evaluate
ESA documentation is appropriate when a mental health condition meaningfully impairs daily functioning and an animal provides therapeutic benefit.
Anxiety Disorders
Persistent, difficult-to-control worry most days — evaluated against DSM-5-TR criteria by a Colorado-licensed clinician.
Depressive Disorders
Persistent low mood or markedly diminished interest — evaluated against DSM-5-TR criteria by a Colorado-licensed clinician.
PTSD & Trauma-Related Conditions
Intrusive memories, nightmares, or flashbacks — evaluated against DSM-5-TR criteria by a Colorado-licensed clinician.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Intrusive, unwanted thoughts, images, or urges — evaluated against DSM-5-TR criteria by a Colorado-licensed clinician.
Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Distinct periods of elevated, expansive, or irritable mood — evaluated against DSM-5-TR criteria by a Colorado-licensed clinician.
Boulder Neighborhoods We Serve
Boulder County's rental landscape — high-demand student and researcher rentals with strict occupancy rules — is fully covered by our telehealth model.
Colorado Law & Your ESA
What the Fair Housing Act — and state law — actually guarantee when you hold genuine clinical documentation.
Federal Protection
The Fair Housing Act covers nearly all Boulder rental housing. Pet deposits, pet rent, and breed or weight restrictions generally do not apply to a recognized ESA.
State Framework
Colorado Warranty of Habitability statutes governs lease and habitability matters alongside FHA accommodation rights.
Documentation Standard
Housing providers may request reliable documentation of disability-related need. A letter from a Colorado-licensed clinician meets the HUD standard.
State Note
Colorado HB 16-1426 addresses assistance-animal misrepresentation; the Colorado Civil Rights Division enforces accommodation rights statewide.
Who Conducts Your Evaluation
Every evaluation is conducted or supervised by an actively licensed Colorado mental health professional — verifiable through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Active Colorado License
LPC, LCSW, LMFT, or licensed psychologist in good standing with the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA).
Graduate Clinical Training
Master's or doctoral-level training in assessment and diagnosis.
DSM-5-TR Standards
Determinations grounded in diagnostic criteria — never checklists alone.
HIPAA-Compliant
Records maintained per federal and state privacy standards.
Straight Answers
Direct answers from our clinical team.
Is there a minimum severity to qualify?
Do Boulder landlords have to accept the letter?
How fast is the process?
Is everything telehealth?
Current Evaluation Plans
Live pricing — exactly what you see at checkout, no hidden renewals.
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