Hello friends,
I want to share something very close to my heart.
Many of you know I’m a licensed mental health therapist, and I work with some of the most vulnerable members of our community— people navigating trauma, crisis, and life’s hardest challenges. Every day, I see just how powerful comfort, connection, and emotional safety can be in the healing process.
Meet Mavi, my 5-month-old English Crème Golden Retriever. Even at this young age, he has the gentle, intuitive, and loving spirit that makes him so special. My goal is to have Mavi professionally trained and certified as a therapy dog so he can join me in supporting clients in both clinical and community settings.
Professional training, evaluations, and certification cost over $5,000. It’s a big investment, but I know the difference Mavi can make— helping reduce anxiety, regulate emotions, build trust, and create moments of calm— is priceless. With proper training, he won’t just be my companion. He’ll become a source of comfort, healing, and hope for so many.
If you feel moved to support this journey, any contribution, big or small, brings us closer to making it possible.
Thank you for believing in healing and for being part of this journey with us.
With gratitude,
Melike & Mavi
Below is a link to the training facility we plan to work with:
Shout out to Julie Conrad for recommending The Dog Knowledge.
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