Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 10 ratings

Heather Soto

LISW, 11 years of experience

Solution oriented
Warm
Empowering

About me

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.

Get to know me

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

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.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I am a great listener who is willing to delicately challenge and support the thought processes of my clients.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

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.

Specialties

Top specialties

DepressionTrauma and PTSD

I identify as

Serves ages

Teenagers (13 to 17)

My 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

Licensed in

Rated 5.0 stars out of 5, 10 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

April 2, 2025

Therapist took time to listen, hear and provide input plus resources.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Heather

February 13, 2025

I love that I can pour my whole heart out without being judge.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Heather

February 11, 2025

I felt very comfortable about the session. I’m excited for more sessions and to finally be heard and understood

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 1 with Heather