Trauma-focused areas
Therapy After a Dog Bite or Animal Attack
Therapy after a dog bite treats more than the wound. Attacks usually happen without warning, frequently on a familiar street or in someone's home, and that ordinariness is part of what makes them hard to shake.
- Licensed clinicians
- 100% telehealth, all 50 states
- No pressure
What people describe
You may recognise some of this
- Fear or panic around dogs, including familiar ones
- Avoiding parks, certain streets, or friends' homes
- Distress about scarring, especially on the face or hands
- Startling at barking or the sound of a dog approaching
- Strain with the owner, who may be a neighbour or friend
None of this is a diagnosis, and you do not need to tick every line to be worth treating.
Dogs are everywhere, which is what makes this fear so disruptive. Unlike a crash site you can route around, dogs appear without warning on pavements, in lifts, and in other people's houses, so the nervous system never gets a chance to stand down.
Scarring adds a second layer. Bite injuries often land on the face, hands or forearms, and every glance in a mirror can restate the event. Body image distress after an attack is common and it is treatable; it is not vanity.
There is also a social bind. When the dog belongs to a neighbour, a friend or a family member, pursuing a claim can cost you a relationship, and survivors often carry guilt about that on top of the injury.
What this costs
For patients with a personal-injury case, care starts with $0 upfront. We accept attorney and medical liens, so the cost is paid from your settlement when the case resolves.
How $0-upfront care worksFor attorneys & referral partners
Dog bite claims are frequently settled on the physical injury and scarring alone, with the psychological component undocumented. We assess and treat the trauma and provide records, working on a letter of protection so your client starts care without paying upfront.
Refer a clientWhere this often leads
What we treat after dog bites
Most people arrive with one of these rather than a label for the event itself.
Common questions
Questions people ask
I am frightened of all dogs now, not just that one. Why?
Fear generalises. The nervous system learns the category rather than the individual animal, which is why a friendly dog can trigger the same reaction. Structured therapy is very effective for this.
Is it normal to be this upset about a scar?
Yes. A visible scar restates the event every time you see it, and distress about appearance after an attack is common. It responds to treatment.
The dog belonged to someone I know. Does that complicate things?
It complicates the relationship, and the guilt that comes with that is worth talking about. The clinical work is the same. The claim itself is a question for your attorney.
Will my therapist be licensed in my state?
Yes. Therapy is licensed state by state, so we match you with a clinician licensed where you live. We confirm that licensure before your first session.
Is online trauma therapy as effective as in-person care?
Research shows telehealth trauma therapy can be just as effective as in-person care for most people, while removing barriers like travel and time off work during recovery.
Can my attorney refer me?
Yes. We coordinate with personal-injury attorneys and medical providers who refer patients, and we keep the legal and clinical sides aligned.
Talk it through first
There's no cost to ask and no pressure. Call (470) 836-4878 or send a message, and we'll explain your options honestly.