Chad Cunningham, LPC — ESA Letter Provider in Missouri & New Mexico + 2 More States
Change your thoughts. Accept your experience. Live your values
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
About Chad Cunningham
Chad is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and purpose. He holds a Master of Arts in Counseling from Lindenwood University and is licensed in Missouri, New Mexico, Utah and South Dakota. Chad uses evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), to help clients understand the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while building skills to respond more effectively. He works with children, adolescents, and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, and attention-related challenges. With experience in crisis intervention, safety planning, and school and outpatient settings, Chad is known for his practical, supportive, and nonjudgmental approach, helping clients feel understood while creating meaningful, lasting change.
ESA Evaluation Services
As a licensed LPC with 18+ years of professional experience, Chad focuses on professional counseling and behavioral health. Through ESA Letter Online, Chad conducts thorough clinical evaluations to assess whether an emotional support animal may provide meaningful mental health benefits for clients dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and related conditions.
Currently licensed in Missouri, New Mexico, South Dakota, and 1 more state, Chad provides ESA evaluations that meet the specific regulatory requirements of each state. Clients can be confident their evaluation is conducted by a properly credentialed professional.
Chad's evaluations are grounded in Fair Housing Act guidelines and HUD standards. Each assessment considers the full clinical picture — including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other conditions — to determine whether an emotional support animal would provide genuine therapeutic benefit. All client data is handled in accordance with HIPAA privacy requirements.
ESA Letter in Missouri
Chad is licensed to conduct ESA evaluations for residents of Missouri. If you live in Missouri and believe an emotional support animal could benefit your mental health, Chad can provide a professional clinical assessment and, if clinically appropriate, issue an ESA letter that meets Fair Housing Act requirements for Missouri landlords, HOAs, and property managers.
ESA Letter in New Mexico
Chad is licensed to conduct ESA evaluations for residents of New Mexico. If you live in New Mexico and believe an emotional support animal could benefit your mental health, Chad can provide a professional clinical assessment and, if clinically appropriate, issue an ESA letter that meets Fair Housing Act requirements for New Mexico landlords, HOAs, and property managers.
ESA Letter in South Dakota
Chad is licensed to conduct ESA evaluations for residents of South Dakota. If you live in South Dakota and believe an emotional support animal could benefit your mental health, Chad can provide a professional clinical assessment and, if clinically appropriate, issue an ESA letter that meets Fair Housing Act requirements for South Dakota landlords, HOAs, and property managers.
ESA Letter in Utah
As a licensed LPC authorized to practice in Utah, Chad provides individualized ESA evaluations for Utah residents. Each assessment determines whether an emotional support animal is clinically appropriate based on your mental health needs, with documentation that satisfies HUD guidelines and Utah housing law.
Verified Credentials
License Type
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
Years of Clinical Experience
18+ years
States Licensed
4 states
What to Expect from Your Evaluation
- ✓Personalized clinical evaluation via secure message, phone, or video
- ✓Licensed mental health assessment and clinical documentation
- ✓HUD-compliant ESA letter for housing accommodation if clinically appropriate
- ✓Full refund if your evaluation does not result in approval
- ✓HIPAA-compliant process — your information is protected
Start Your ESA Evaluation with Chad
Begin your clinical evaluation and request Chad as your clinician. We'll do our best to match you — subject to availability in your state.
Mental health professionals can only evaluate clients in states where they hold a valid license. Chad is licensed in Missouri, New Mexico, South Dakota, and 1 more state. If you live in a different state, we'll match you with another licensed professional in your area.