Heather Brasseur

LMHC, 24 years of experience

Frequently rebooked

Solution oriented
Warm
Empowering
Virtual
Next available on

About me

You don't have to keep carrying this alone. On the outside, things might look fine-but inside, you may be dealing with anxiety, depression, or patterns that feel impossible to break. Maybe you're constantly overthinking, avoiding the things you care about, or stuck in habits that leave you feeling frustrated and exhausted. I specialize in helping people like you find relief and regain control. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, or compulsive behaviors, we'll work together to understand what's keeping you stuck and create a clear path toward lasting change. My approach is practical, proven, and personalized. I use evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT)-tools that give you real strategies you can use in everyday life, not just abstract concepts. Therapy with me is collaborative and compassionate. We'll move at your pace, focus on what matters most to you, and build skills that actually work for your life. If you're feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, you don't have to figure it out alone. Let's talk about how therapy can help you feel more like yourself again.

Get to know me

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

From the moment we start, you'll feel the difference. In your very first session, you'll experience a warm, supportive space where you're truly heard and understood-not judged. We'll explore what brought you here, whether it's anxiety, OCD, depression, or Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors like skin picking or hair pulling, and talk openly about how these struggles are affecting your daily life. We won't just talk about the problems-we'll start solving them. Together, we'll identify the patterns keeping you stuck and immediately begin applying proven strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT). My approach is hands-on and goal-focused, giving you practical tools you can use right away-not months from now. You'll leave our first session with clarity and momentum. You'll have a personalized plan, concrete next steps, and a renewed sense of hope-because feeling more in control, more at peace, and more like yourself again starts here.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I don't just listen-I help you change. What sets me apart is my commitment to being an active partner in your healing, not just a sounding board. I take the time to truly understand your unique experience with anxiety, depression, OCD, or Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors—and then we get to work with targeted, evidence-based strategies designed specifically for you. I specialize in the methods that actually work. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT), I'll help you break free from the cycles keeping you stuck. My approach is practical, compassionate, and results-driven-you'll walk away from every session with real tools to regain control, reduce symptoms, and reconnect with who you really are. If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start moving forward, I'm here to help you build the habits, skills, and mindset you need for a healthier, more fulfilling life-with clarity, confidence, and someone truly in your corner.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

If you're stuck in cycles of overthinking, avoidance, or compulsive behaviors-I can help you break free. You might be dealing with constant worry, intrusive thoughts, or habits that feel impossible to stop. You're not alone, and you don't have to keep struggling through this on your own. I use proven methods that create real change. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Habit Reversal Training (HRT), we'll work together to quiet the self-criticism and internal pressure, manage anxiety and distressing thoughts effectively, break out of unhelpful behavior loops, and build genuine confidence and emotional resilience. Our work is collaborative, practical, and built around your life. You'll gain tools that actually work for you-not generic advice that sounds good but doesn't stick. With the right support and strategies, change isn't just possible-it's within reach. Let's start where you are and take the next step together.

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My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Struggling with OCD, anxiety, depression, or body-focused repetitive behaviors? You don't have to manage it alone. I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—a practical, evidence-based approach that creates real, measurable change. Together, we'll identify the thought patterns and behaviors keeping you stuck and replace them with strategies that actually work in your daily life. Whether it's breaking the cycle of anxiety, managing compulsions and intrusive thoughts, overcoming avoidance, or lifting the weight of depression, my approach is direct, collaborative, and focused on progress you can see and feel. CBT isn't just talk therapy-it's active problem-solving. You'll learn concrete skills to challenge unhelpful thinking, respond differently to difficult emotions, and build lasting resilience. Every session moves you closer to feeling more in control and more like yourself. If you're ready to take actionable steps toward lasting change, let's start today.

Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)

Struggling with OCD, social anxiety, health anxiety, generalized anxiety, agoraphobia, phobias, tics, or body-focused repetitive behaviors like skin-picking or hair-pulling? You're not alone-and real, lasting change is possible. I specialize in the treatments that work best for these challenges: Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Habit Reversal Training (HRT). These aren't just buzzwords-they're proven, evidence-based methods that create the kind of relief that actually lasts. ERP is the gold-standard treatment for OCD and anxiety disorders. Together, we'll face your fears safely and gradually, reducing anxiety while breaking the cycles of avoidance and compulsions that keep you trapped. The result? Real confidence and freedom in your daily life-not just temporary relief. For repetitive behaviors, HRT gives you back control. We'll identify your triggers, increase your awareness of urges, and replace unwanted habits with healthier responses. It's structured, practical, and leads to progress you can measure and feel. We'll move at your pace, taking manageable steps to reduce anxiety, regain control, and build the life you want-one breakthrough at a time.

Location

Virtual
, 36 ratings

2 ratings with written reviews

June 23, 2025

Heather is amazing! Highly recommend if you need a therapist for OCD.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 5 with Heather

February 7, 2025

I felt that Heather really listened to me. She made me feel very comfortable and offered practical advice.

Verified client, age 55-64

Review shared after session 1 with Heather