Nancy Parish-Plass

About the Author

Nancy Parish-Plass is a pioneering psychotherapist and author renowned for her innovative work at the intersection of human-animal bonds and mental health. With over two decades of clinical experience, she has developed and refined animal-assisted psychotherapy techniques that harness the therapeutic power of animals to foster emotional healing, resilience, and connection in diverse populations, including children, trauma survivors, and those with chronic illnesses. Her groundbreaking book, Animal-Assisted Psychotherapy: Theory, Issues, and Practice (New Directions in the Human-imal Bond), serves as a comprehensive guide for practitioners, blending theoretical foundations with practical applications and ethical considerations. Parish-Plass's contributions have significantly advanced the field, inspiring a global movement toward integrating animals into therapeutic practices. She continues to lecture internationally, train professionals, and advocate for the ethical treatment of therapy animals while promoting holistic approaches to psychotherapy.