Our Team

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Emily Campbell has always been deeply connected to animals, a bond that shaped her career. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified in Animal-Assisted Social Work (AASW) and Equine-Assisted EMDR (EA-EMDR), Emily is the founder of Ustawi Counseling, meaning "well-being" in Swahili. She co-founded Allied Animal Partners in 2024, working with her co-therapist, Wafflez, to promote healing through the human-animal bond. With over 10 years of experience, Emily provides corporate trainings nationwide, collaborating globally to explore innovative approaches that bridge the connection between humans and non-human animals for transformative healing.

Come back soon to read Jenni's bio.

Annalisa Smithson, LPC, NCC, is a board-certified counselor, author of several books and peer-reviewed articles, and owner of a successful private practice in southeastern Pennsylvania. She provides expert supervision and consultation to fellow therapists seeking to integrate animals into their clinical work. Together with her therapy dogs, Benji and Clover, she has developed unique interventions that harness the healing power of therapy animals to create a joyful, engaging therapeutic environment.