LPC, 6 years of experience
Frequently rebooked
Hello! I want to acknowledge your courage in taking this important step toward improving your mental health. Starting therapy can bring up a mix of feelings—ranging from empowerment to uncertainty or even fear—and that’s completely normal. My name is Heather, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia. I hold a Master’s degree from the University of North Georgia and bring six years of professional experience to my practice. Through my own journey of therapy and healing, I have become deeply committed to providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming space for adolescents and young adults to navigate the complexities of trauma, life transitions, stress, depression, and anxiety. Together, we will work to build resilience and foster growth, empowering you to embrace your authentic self and thrive.
In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then discuss your specific challenges and goals . This will help me collaborate with you to create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow-up sessions.
In my time as a therapist, I've had the opportunity to work with those experiencing all of the complexities, highs, and lows of life. With years of direct work with individuals facing various mental health challenges, I bring a wealth of experience to my practice. My specialized training and experience in working with trauma, drug addiction, anxiety, family problems, stress, and emotion regulation have equipped me to address a wide range of concerns that my clients may face. I integrate creative and expressive modalities to engage my clients in the therapeutic process.
I find great fulfillment in supporting adolescent girls, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. My clients are driven to make positive changes in their lives, yet they seek the necessary tools to make that happen. Many of my clients struggle with feelings of being immobilized, overburdened, and anxious in their daily experiences. Therapy is a personal journey, and my person-centered and feminist-based theoretical orientation emphasizes collaboration. Together, we work to empower you to become a more informed and resilient individual, better prepared to face the world on your own terms. I also recognize how trauma can profoundly impact our ability to navigate life’s challenges. My trauma-informed approach helps you not only recognize and process the effects of trauma but also develop the strength and skills to move forward despite it. Creating a safe and supportive environment is central to my work, and I prioritize allowing healing and growth to take place at your own pace. Let's get started on the path to a brighter, more fulfilling tomorrow together. Counseling can foster personal development in whatever way you may be seeking and help you build the life you so deeply deserve. If that's what you're looking for, I'm here when you're ready to share.
I utilize Eclectic Therapy, which is a a flexible approach that draws from multiple theoretical orientations and techniques to use the most effective methods for each client. In eclectic therapy, therapists selectively apply techniques from different evidence-based approaches to best fit the client's needs. I often draw from evidence-based and trauma-informed treatment modalities such as Person Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Polyvagal Therapy, and Feminist Therapy in my daily practice as I believe each individual person has their own unique experiences, goals, and therapy needs.
Feminist Therapy is an integrative approach to psychotherapy that focuses on the challenges faced by individuals, particularly women, due to bias, stereotyping, oppression, discrimination, and other societal factors. In therapy, I utilize feminist therapy to address the concerns of diverse populations, including Black, Indigenous, people of color; LGBTQ+ individuals, those with special needs, immigrants, and refugees. I acknowledge the importance of making the marginalized viewpoint central. I love that utilizing Feminist therapy helps me remain open to the experiences of individuals of any gender, couples, families, and children. Feminist therapy is person-centered, politically informed, and aims to empower individuals, nurture self-concept, and address aspects of social transformation within a cultural context.
Often, many of us have trouble seeing the world outside of a black and white, right or wrong perspective. I have utilized DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) for the past 5 years because it is an evidence-based, highly effective treatment method used in individual therapy. It is particularly beneficial for individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation, self-harm, addiction, and difficulty in interpersonal relationships. DBT integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and validation strategies to help individuals develop skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. In individual therapy, using DBT provides my clients with a supportive and structured environment for my clients to explore their emotions, learn coping strategies, and cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and emotional resilience. This approach empowers individuals to build a life worth living by effectively gaining more autonomy in managing their emotions and developing healthier ways of relating to themselves and others.
I am a person-centered therapist. This treatment method emphasizes the client and their experiences, perspective, and concerns as central. A person-centered therapist possesses unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness, which can create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their inner experiences. It's very important to me that this approach prioritizes a client's autonomy and self-exploration, allowing you to lead the therapeutic process while the therapist provides empathetic understanding and support. Through this collaborative and client-centered approach, individuals can gain insight, self-acceptance, and personal growth, empowering clients to navigate their challenges with a sense of autonomy and authenticity.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, often referred to as CBT, is a widely used and effective therapeutic treatment method in individual therapy. I've utilized CBT for the past six years and enjoy using this method because it focuses on examining the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, aiming to identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress. Through structured and goal-oriented interventions, CBT equips individuals with practical tools to challenge unhelpful beliefs, develop coping strategies, and cultivate more adaptive ways of thinking and responding to challenging situations. This approach empowers individuals to gain insight into their thought processes and behaviors, leading to sustainable positive changes and improved emotional well-being.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 5, 2025
Due to circumstance, I ended up having the worst morning of my life right before my meeting with Heather. I thought I was going to be a mess the whole time, and I was but it was ok? I laughed, cried, and ranted to her and she sat with me through it and offered words of support. I feel less alone now and I'm really looking forward to continuing to work with her
March 4, 2025
What a lovely human! I felt so heard and seen. It's great to meet a like-minded person who is so caring and listens.
February 17, 2025
Heather is the 1st therapist I've had within a 10 year plan to actually be solution oriented and acknowledging your feelings and experiences, rather than trying to convince you to just "think better thoughts." Truly an amazing therapist