Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 6 ratings

Heather Byrd

LMFT, 7 years of experience

Solution oriented
Intelligent
Warm

About me

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT) based in southern California. I work with individual adults only, utilizing Eye-Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) in treating those suffering from trauma/PTSD. I enjoy working with highly motivated individuals who are ready to address their trauma and work towards being free from the triggers, distress and patterns that are affecting their daily lives.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In the first session we would review information provided in your intake paperwork and discuss what challenges you're having and want to address with EMDR. We would discuss recurring themes in life as well as specific events/memories to address.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

My focus is treating trauma/PTSD with EMDR, but I'm able to draw from other types of therapy and experiences to enrich discussion and processing.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I am well suited for motivated clients that are ready to do the work. I would also be a good fit for those who already have an established therapist and are only seeing me short-term for EMDR. PLEASE NOTE: For EMDR, you will need to be in your home or an office, on a computer or tablet. Sessions in a car and/or on your phone are not a good fit.

Specialties

Top specialties

I identify as

Christian

Serves ages

My treatment methods

EMDR

I am trained to use EMDR for trauma treatment and continue to pursue additional training in this technique. Most clients I've used it with experience reduced triggers and gain new understanding of past events, allowing them to move forward and not feel stuck anymore. I am solely focusing my practice on trauma/PTSD and EMDR. *PLEASE NOTE: I cannot provide a leave of absence from work, and I do not provide ESA letters.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Accepts

Cash - $200 per sessionAetnaAetna - MedicareAll SaversAnthemAvMedBlue CrossBlue ShieldBlue Shield (MHSA) MagellanCalViva Health (Medi-Cal)Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal)CignaCommunity Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal)EvernorthGold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Golden RuleHarvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcareHealth Net (Commercial)Health Net (Medi-Cal)Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-CalHumana - MedicareHumana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)L.A. Care CoveredL.A. Care Covered DirectL.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)L.A. Care PASC-SEIUOptumOptumHealth Complex Medical ConditionsOscarOxfordPartnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-CalScripps Health PlanSharp Health PlanSurest (formerly Bind)Tufts Health/CignaUnited Medical ResourcesUnitedHealthcare Life InsuranceUnitedHealthcare Shared ServicesUnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesUnitedHealthcare/OptumUnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 6 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

March 28, 2025

Very kind and helpful explaining her therapy methods

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Heather