Heather Peebles
I’m a clinician committed to helping individuals and families learn how to achieve identified goals from a person centered approach, working collaboratively with the client to ensure they feel supported while working on reducing the negative symptoms and behaviors that may be standing in their way of success.
I believe each client and their experience is unique, and that a therapist is there to support the client.
My work focuses on targeting ineffective behaviors, habits, and beliefs, while utilizing strength based interventions to assist clients with identifying their greatest potential and normalizing the feelings of isolation and loneliness that may be holding them back. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping clients reach their goals in a safe environment build on trust and confidentiality.
First session
During our initial session, I will gather information about what brings you to therapy and what goals you may have for yourself, while providing space for you to process concerns and establishing a therapeutic alliance.
Strengths
I believe each client and their experience is unique, and that a therapist is there to support the client. I do not bring my own goals or beliefs to the session, but instead collaborate with each client to assist them with identifying their needs and utilizing various interventions to assist them with being successful, while encouraging them to communicate their needs in a non judgmental environment.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Assist clients with identifying and restructuring thoughts by focusing on the clients interpretation and reaction to a situation, while identifying automatic thoughts associated with these events and assist the client with exploring how the their thoughts may impact behaviors and functioning, while keeping their goals in mind and providing continued support
Attachment-based
Assist clients with exploring past relationships and how they have impacted current functioning, while exploring how specific attainments styles might show up in the current romantic relationship or how it may be interfering with clients goals in maintaining a healthy relationship
Compassion-Focused
By meeting the client where they are, and utilizing the clients strengths, along with specific techniques aimed to assist clients that have experienced high levels of shame and self criticism reduce negative thoughts and assist with instilling self confidence.
Motivational Interviewing
Working with the client to collaborate and focus on goals and the behaviors that are preventing them from achieving success. This multi step intervention assess for clients current commitment, while exploring and setting goals identified by the client. Also used for those who may struggle with substances or feel stuck.
Trauma-Focused CBT
Designed for early intervention for youth, but can be applied across all age groups, directly address traumatic experiences and the behaviors that may have been caused by these traumatic history of events.
Location
Virtual sessions