Hi, I'm Heather, pronouns she/they! I'm an LCSW and I have 10+ years of experience providing therapy to people who are feeling stuck, unheard, and/or trapped within our system of social norms and unrealistic expectations. I love helping clients get to those "ah ha" moments that unlock the gates to progress and healing.
I practice a multitude of evidence based modalities and tailor them to my clients' specific needs. Nothing cookie-cutter, over here. I tend to be solution focused, client centered, and strengths based within my practice.
Most of my experience comes from working with those who have experienced significant complex trauma. I believe everyone deserves a therapist that will listen to them entirely and completely free of judgment. I identify as queer (non-binary, poly, pan) and have worked with clients in all stages of recognizing their queerness. I also have experience working with those who have experienced religious trauma whether due to their sexuality or otherwise.
If you're looking for a therapist who's laid back, nerdy, uses humor but will also challenge you to make the changes you've come to make; then I'm the therapist for you!
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW19610
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Heather is very good for me. Even when I’m having a hard time I always end up having a good time in our session. I feel listened to and respected but it’s not cut and dry and boring.
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Heather for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
Therapy with Heather has been an incredible experience! She makes a great effort to establish a connection with you, making it very easy to share your emotions with her. I'm so glad that we were matched, she has improved my self image and mood greatly allowing me to return to university.
Written on Dec 13, 2023 after therapy with Heather for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
just such a nice and understanding person and is amazing to talk to she will listen and do anything she can to help
Written on Nov 16, 2023 after therapy with Heather for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Heather is so warm and patient but also skilled in getting me to open up and explore thoughts and feelings. They are never pushy, but always challenging me to consider seeing things in a different light, and to understand how old behaviors may not be serving me anymore.
Written on Nov 10, 2023 after therapy with Heather for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Heather is an incredibly helpful and kind person, and I think they're very good at what they do. I couldn't recommend them enough. They've helped me feel so much comfort in myself, and for anyone struggling with gender identity, she's perfect for helping with that. 10/10 from me! :)
Written on Oct 16, 2023 after therapy with Heather for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Heather is an amazing therapist and is very compassionate. She cares and listens very attentively. She is responsive. I highly recommend her
Written on Aug 23, 2023 after therapy with Heather for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief