
Heather Dumas, LPC
About me
Are you struggling to manage your emotions or behavior? I can help you learn how to better regulate your emotions so that you can feel better and have healthier relationships. I offer in person sessions in Stanardsville, as well as teletherapy sessions for adults throughout Virginia. My schedule allows me to offer evening and weekend appointments, so you won’t need to miss work.
Are you struggling to manage your emotions or behavior? I can help you learn how to better regulate your emotions so that you can feel better and have healthier relationships. I offer in person sessions in Stanardsville, as well as teletherapy sessions for adults throughout Virginia. My schedule allows me to offer evening and weekend appointments, so you won’t need to miss work.
Are you struggling to manage your emotions or behavior? I can help you learn how to better regulate your emotions so that you can feel better and have healthier relationships. I offer in person sessions in Stanardsville, as well as teletherapy sessions for adults throughout Virginia. My schedule allows me to offer evening and weekend appointments, so you won’t need to miss work. Contact me for a free 30 minute phone consultation to see if my approach is a good fit for your needs.
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I specialize in treating those who are struggling with anxiety and coping with trauma. I take an integrative approach to therapy and pull from a variety of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, trauma therapy, and dialectal behavior therapy. Though I have experience with all ages, I am only accepting new adult clients at this time.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have 20 years of experience in the mental health field and have worked with all ages. I am married and have three active children (ages 9, 13, and 17) so I am aware of the stresses of parenting at different stages, and the chaos that comes with managing multiple school aged children and their activities.
I specialize in treating those who are struggling with anxiety and coping with trauma. I take an integrative approach to therapy and pull from a variety of modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, trauma therapy, and dialectal behavior therapy.
**Please note, I am only able to offer 30 minute sessions at this time **
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment Issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Mood Disorders, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Post-traumatic Stress, Self-Harm, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
VA LPC 0701008900
Reviews
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Heather is exceptionally kind, understanding, and truly willing to listen. She is so creatively offered me genuine support and provided me with strategies that were manageable.
Written on Oct 01, 2022 after therapy with Heather for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and self esteem
Heather is kind and listens well. I appreciate her open and understanding attitude as well as her adapting to my preferences for chat over video.
Written on Dec 23, 2021 after therapy with Heather for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, eating disorders, and parenting issues
Heather has drastically helped me in the short time I’ve been working with her.
Written on Jul 29, 2021 after therapy with Heather for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Heather is a wonderful therapist! She is kind and understanding. She has really helped me gain a new perspective on my anxiety and panic. I am so grateful to have found Heather and BetterHelp and would recommend it to anyone!
Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Heather for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
Love her so much :)
Written on May 02, 2021 after therapy with Heather for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Heather has been great at helping me make progress on identifying my feelings and being more assertive. She asks questions that bring to light things about myself I knew but haven't been able to vocalize. She is easy to talk to and I always feel better after our sessions
Written on Feb 16, 2021 after therapy with Heather for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues