Walking into a therapy session can sometimes feel scary or intimidating, making it hard to relax, open up, and settle into the space.
Ruby provides a comforting, nonjudgmental presence, offering gentle nudges, tail wags, and quiet companionship to help ease tension during sessions.
She creates an instantly warm, welcoming, and grounded environment, helping clients feel safe, relaxed, and supported from the moment they walk through the door.
Experience
Ruby is a certified therapy dog dedicated to bringing comfort, joy, and emotional support to clients of all ages at Mood For Thought Therapy Group®. Known for her gentle nature, friendly demeanor, and calm presence, Ruby helps clients feel at ease during their sessions. She has completed her training and certifications to ensure safe, supportive, and therapeutic interactions that complement the work done with your clinician.
Client Focus:
Children (ages 6+), Adolescents, Adults, Couples, Families
Types of therapy:
Canine-Assisted Support, Emotional Support & Grounding, Tail-wagging encouragement, Wet-nose nudges, Gentle snuggle and cuddle sessions
Issues & Specialties:
Stress management, emotional regulation, anxiety, depression, animal-assisted comfort, easing session anxiety, building rapport with children and teens, trauma support
More than just her work:
When Ruby isn’t hard at work offering comfort in therapy sessions, she loves taking long walks, learning new tricks, soaking up the sunshine, and collecting as many belly rubs as possible.
