LMFT, 14 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hello and Welcome to my therapy practice. I have 15 successful years experience with counseling adults to further build self-awareness and greater relationships with themselves and others. I educate clients on practical coping skills to manage their moods leading to improved quality of life. My advanced Compassionate Focused Therapy training is one of my leading therapeutic skills that compliments clients wanting to increase self-compassionate language and behaviors that are encouraging rather than discouraging. I'm passionate about helping others and have been very successful at assisting people in reducing their critical voice within & updating their mindset to access their compassionate brains.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
I curate a safe space for clients to share tender feelings, attuning to your needs. During my 13 years of experience counseling, I have developed a kind way to share more direct feedback in sessions if that is something you appreciate. My sessions are typically focused on weekly coping skills that are effective and lead you to your identified treatment goals. We work together on practicing coping skills that you can add to your toolbox. Some skills you will prefer more than others, but at least you have multiple ways to handle a situation. We can set weekly goals for you. I offer guidance and can assist you with accountability to reach your goals. We work collaboratively to help you erode patterns that no longer serve you.
I love working with professionals who are in the first few years of their careers and college students. My clients are eager to improve, but don't yet have the tools needed to make this goal a reality. They often feel stuck, overwhelmed and anxious about their careers. The age range I work averages from 22 years old to 50 years old. I like helping people diagnosed with Depression, Anxiety, and mild to moderate ADHD
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), or Compassion Mind Training (CMF), is the concept of incorporating compassion training techniques into psychotherapy to induce kinder thinking habits. This type of therapy emphasizes the importance of compassion and self-compassion in interactions with the world and the self.
CBT is helpful in reducing anxiety and depression. Helps people learn to relax their bodies and minds. Helps people recognize negative thought patterns. Helps people learn to challenge unhelpful thoughts and develop more helpful thoughts. Helps people face fears instead of avoiding them. Helps people learn better ways to cope with psychological issues
Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that helps people accept their feelings and commit to actions that enrich their lives. ACT helps people develop psychological flexibility to implement healthy actions and thoughts. I will help you identify what's out of your control and help reframe thoughts to focus on your values and adjust your behaviors to live in accordance to your values.
3 ratings with written reviews
May 7, 2025
My time with Heather has been amazing. I came to her lost, frustrated and feeling wildly unsupported. Throughout our time together, Heather has facilitated so much personal growth & understanding, and with her know I am wholly supported. We laugh, cry and learn together, and our sessions bring brightness into my life. I am so glad she is a part in my healing journey.
April 3, 2025
I am finding my sessions with Heather, both enjoyable and helpful. I feel optimistic and light after our conversations.
March 5, 2025
Heather is a great fit for what I need at this time. Thank you.