Hello, my name is Teri Hedman and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I take a holistic approach to healing and I would love to partner with you on your journey. I value warmth and authenticity in my work. I hold an open, curious and non-judgemental stance with a healthy dose of compassion, and right use of humor. I strive to be honest and straightforward, which may mean saying the thing that is hard to hear. I don’t pretend to have all the answers or be the expert on your life. I’d like to support you in finding that wisdom inside yourself. I believe that our struggles and our gifts are two sides to the same coin. The more “lead” we have, the more “gold” is possible to alchemize. I have walked my own path of healing and am driven to support others in finding the same liberation it provides.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session will be an opportunity for us to get to know each other and make sure working together is a fit for you. I will collect some history and get a sense of the larger “map” or “landscape” of your life so we can build out what your healing path may look like.
What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?
In my sessions, I take an out-of-the-box approach anchored in the traditional therapy methods of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and a Jungian orientation. I then integrate holistic practices such as expressive arts, mindfulness, body-based awareness, and nature-based cycles to build your toolkit and ensure you have the necessary skills to navigate the healing work on your path.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I have a strong background in supporting folks navigating trauma and addiction. I believe whether or not we have a substance addiction, we all have something to “recover” from in the epic journey that is our life. I have found that in this process, we also can discover and reclaim our true selves and reorient to thriving in life. I also have specialized training focused on supporting women, especially in the postpartum period and other transitions of life.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I do a lot of work with addiction and trauma, especially for women. I also have a focus on supporting women in the post partum period.
About Teri Hedman
Teri Hedman offers therapy covered by Blue Shield of California - Medi-Cal, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan (Medi-Cal), CalViva Health (Medi-Cal), Central California Alliance for Health (Medi-Cal), Community Health Plan of Imperial Valley (Medi-Cal), Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Health Net (Medi-Cal), Health Plan of San Joaquin - Medi-Cal, L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Orange County Mental Health Plan (Medi-Cal), Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal) and San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal) in California.