Dr. Shakti is a therapy dog in training that can be requested to be in your sessions for additional support. 

Research has shown that interactions with therapy dogs can increase oxytocin (chemicals responsible for bonding) and dopamine (chemicals responsible for happiness) levels while lowering levels of cortisol (the chemical responsible for stress).

Shakti (Sakti) is a Sanskrit word that has various meanings. One meaning is the goddess of empowerment, strength, and courage. Other meanings have included Shakti to mean the female energy of the universe.