Florida Therapist Offers ESA Letter in 10 Minutes — Here’s Why I’m Reporting Her

June 23, 2025

Dr. Katia Tikhonravova, Ph.D.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Florida Approved Supervisor
2101 North Federal Highway, D111
Pompano Beach, FL, 33062
(954) 253-2720

Dear Dr. Khan,

Ten minutes.

That’s the amount of time you were willing to reserve for what appeared to be a clinical evaluation that could result in a federally protected emotional support animal letter.

Before we ever met—actually, before we even spoke (we’ve never chatted)—you wrote:

“Yes, we are good to go. I might would need more time to complete the letter, which I can do after our session and send it to you today.”

That line said everything I needed to know.

You didn’t ask for documentation. You didn’t confirm a diagnosis. But you signaled you’d issue a letter—no questions asked, no clinical assessment complete. I asked if ten minutes was enough. You didn’t blink.

To be clear: I’m not alleging a crime. I’m not a judge or a regulator. But I’ve seen enough to raise a serious question: Is this what mental health care in Florida has become—ten-minute transactions and prewritten letters?

I don’t think so. And I’m not the only one who needs to know.

That’s why I will be submitting the full email exchange and session offer to:

• The Florida Department of Health
• The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
• And any relevant oversight body that regulates housing-related disability documentation

I’ll let the professionals decide whether this aligns with Florida law, HUD guidance, and ethical clinical practice.

I’ve made a career out of forcing systems to follow their own rules. I challenged Florida’s book ban by applying its logic to the Bible—and got the law changed. I’ve taken down corrupt officials. I’ve tested systems until they cracked.

This isn’t personal. It’s structural. And I’m shining a light.

Sincerely,
Dr. T. Chaz Stevens
Founder, REVOLT Training
Architect of the Bible Ban Challenge
Certified Agitator in the Public Interest

FAQs

Q1: Is it legal for a therapist in Florida to issue an ESA letter after a 10-minute session?
A: Florida law requires that ESA letters be based on a legitimate therapeutic relationship and sufficient clinical evaluation. A 10-minute session may not meet this standard.

Q2: What’s wrong with pre-committing to an ESA letter before seeing the patient?
A: Pre-committing suggests the outcome is predetermined, which violates clinical ethics and can undermine the legitimacy of the letter under the Fair Housing Act.

Q3: Can a consumer report unethical ESA letter practices in Florida?
A: Yes. Complaints can be filed with the Florida Department of Health and HUD’s Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity office.

Q4: How did Chaz Stevens get involved?
A: As part of a public-interest test, Stevens posed as a client to document the process. He is submitting the interaction to regulators.

Q5: What does this mean for landlords or housing providers?
A: ESA letters issued without proper clinical evaluation may be challenged or rejected—and can create legal risks for landlords who rely on them.

 

Khan Pompano