Rashida Bantu-Foster, LPC — ESA Letter Provider in Indiana & Missouri + 1 More States
Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in emotional focused and Trauma informed care
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
About Rashida Bantu-Foster
You Don’t Have to Carry This Alone Life isn’t supposed to feel like a constant uphill battle—but for many, it does. Maybe you’ve been surviving since childhood, trying to create a better life while still feeling the weight of your past. Some days, you look in the mirror and barely recognize who’s looking back. The self-doubt, the emotional exhaustion, the pressure to hold everything together—it’s all too much. And when you’re raising children of your own, the weight doubles. Triggers from your past collide with the demands of the present. You’re doing your best to be strong for your family, but inside, you’re struggling to stay afloat. You don’t have to go through this alone.Therapy can be the space where things begin to shift—where you feel seen, heard, and supported without judgment. I bring nearly 10 years of experience working with youth, families, & couples, and I’m here to help you make sense of your emotions, reconnect with yourself, & move forward with clarity and confidence
ESA Evaluation Services
Rashida is a licensed LPC who has practiced for over 10 years, with expertise in professional counseling and behavioral health. Rashida performs individualized ESA evaluations through ESA Letter Online, carefully assessing each client's mental health needs to determine if an emotional support animal would serve as a beneficial part of their treatment.
Holding an active license in Indiana, Missouri, Virginia, Rashida ensures every ESA evaluation complies with the relevant state's professional practice standards and ethical guidelines.
All ESA evaluations conducted by Rashida follow the Fair Housing Act and HUD regulatory framework. The clinical assessment covers a range of mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and PTSD, and results in professional documentation when an ESA is clinically appropriate. The entire process maintains strict HIPAA compliance to protect client privacy.
ESA Letter in Indiana
Rashida is licensed to conduct ESA evaluations for residents of Indiana. If you live in Indiana and believe an emotional support animal could benefit your mental health, Rashida can provide a professional clinical assessment and, if clinically appropriate, issue an ESA letter that meets Fair Housing Act requirements for Indiana landlords, HOAs, and property managers.
ESA Letter in Missouri
As a licensed LPC authorized to practice in Missouri, Rashida provides individualized ESA evaluations for Missouri 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 Missouri housing law.
ESA Letter in Virginia
Residents of Virginia can request an ESA evaluation with Rashida, a licensed LPC. The evaluation covers anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other qualifying conditions under Virginia's fair housing protections. If approved, Rashida will provide a legitimate ESA letter valid for housing accommodations throughout Virginia.
Verified Credentials
License Type
LPC – Licensed Professional Counselor
Years of Clinical Experience
10+ years
States Licensed
3 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 Rashida
Begin your clinical evaluation and request Rashida 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. Rashida is licensed in Indiana, Missouri, Virginia. If you live in a different state, we'll match you with another licensed professional in your area.