Who reviews my assessment? Are the therapists really licensed?

For clients For landlords Last reviewed: November 13, 2026

Short answer

Yes. Every evaluation is reviewed by a mental health professional licensed in your state (for example a psychologist, LMFT, LCSW or LPC). Their name, license type and license number are on your letter, and our free letter verification shows their license with a link to their state licensing board, so anyone can check it.

A professional licensed in your state

Your evaluation goes to a mental health professional licensed in the state where you live, for example a psychologist, a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) or a licensed professional counselor (LPC). The professionals are independent; they review evaluations through MyPetCerts.

Their details are on your letter

Your letter shows the professional's name, license type, license number and state of licensure. What the letter includes.

Anyone can check the license

Our Free Letter Verification for Landlords shows the professional who issued the letter, with their license and a link to their state licensing board, so you or your landlord can check the license there. How landlords verify a letter.

Why your state matters

Some states have their own rules about ESA letters and who may write them. See ESA laws by state.