Heather Soto
I am dedicated to helping people realize their personal and relational potential. My expertise is in intrapersonal growth, relationship therapy, and LGBTQ issues. I specialize in issues surrounding anxiety, depression and interpersonal relationships. I assist people in understanding their unhelpful thinking patterns, navigating healthy relationship dynamics, and difficulties in communication. My work ranges from problem solving and solution-focused, to deeper dynamic work that seeks understanding of self and relationship patterns and boundaries. In my couple's work, I focus on dismantling barriers to communication and addressing the needs of the individuals in the relationship as well as the relationship itself. Pronouns: She/Her/Hers My focus is to work with clients toward regaining balance, identifying strengths and providing interventions specific to the client’s needs. I work to provide an atmosphere that is inviting and non-biased. I am here to listen and ask reflective questions to guide you toward your best self.
In my couple's work, I focus on dismantling barriers to communication and addressing the needs of the individuals in the relationship as well as the relationship itself.
First session
The first session is an intake session. I need to gather information and hear as much of your story as possible so I typically rely on a narrative method. I ask a few important questions and rely on your narrative account of the situation to answer other important questions. Before our initial session, I will review your intake paperwork to allow me more time to listen.
Strengths
I am a great listener who is willing to delicately challenge and support the thought processes of my clients.
Ideal clients
I work well with many client types. I work well with clients who are willing even if unable to easily think through catalysts for issues.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
The ACT method is used in my practice as an eclectic and humanistic approach to help people accept and move on from negative experiences.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT as a treatment for depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.
Couples Counseling
Couples counseling is an effective method of helping couples better connect and understand one another and themselves.
EMDR
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy involves moving your eyes a specific way while you process traumatic memories. EMDR's goal is to help clients heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences.
Family Therapy
I use family therapy to assist families in learning and relearning how to connect and engage with one another. We focus on the improvement of interfamilial relationships and behaviors.
Location
Virtual sessions