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Education and Credentials
- Master of Social Work, Clinical Concentration, Fordham University, New York
- Bachelor of Arts, Psychology with minors in Sociology and Human Development, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
Clinical Background
Darren Rafel has over a decade of clinical experience in child and family therapy, crisis intervention, and behavioral health. He has worked in community mental health settings with at-risk youth, conducted in-home crisis intervention, and facilitated individual and family therapy sessions. His practice includes direct experience with pet therapy as a clinical tool, making him particularly well-placed to evaluate the therapeutic value of emotional support animals.
How Darren Approaches Every Evaluation
I approach every ESA evaluation the same way I approach any clinical assessment. The patient's actual needs are always at the center. Pet therapy has been part of my clinical toolkit for years. I understand firsthand the therapeutic value animals can provide for individuals managing anxiety, trauma, and behavioral health challenges. My evaluations are thorough, clinically grounded, and compliant with current federal housing standards.
Darren Rafel, LCSW
Darren Rafel, LCSW. Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Areas of Clinical Focus
- Crisis intervention
- Child and family therapy
- Pet therapy
- Trauma
- Anxiety and depression
- Behavioral health
- ESA evaluations
States Where Darren is Licensed
- California
- New Jersey
- Texas
- Florida
- Arkansas
- Nevada
- Virginia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- South Carolina
- Utah
- Ohio
- Michigan
Each license verified directly with the issuing state board.
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