I have been licensed psychotherapist in California since 2006, and I have been helping clients professionally since 2000. I have extensive training in attachment-based and somatic approaches to healing and have worked with all ages, from infant mental health to ages 80+. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, motivation, self esteem and confidence. I deeply trust in your own healing capacity, and I gently guide you in harnessing your own resilience, so that you can face and then embrace whatever it is that your life is calling upon you to experience in service to your own growth.
Additional areas of focus: Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 43011
UT LMFT 14170140-3902
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Heather helped me through a difficult time in my life and had some really valuable insight into why my brain interpreted life situations the way it did. Her insights started me on a journey to a better life with better connections with those I love.
She gets attachment theory.
Written on Feb 07, 2025 after therapy with Heather for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Amazing in empathy and guiding me to figure out things that I hadn't thought of before.
Written on Oct 10, 2024 after therapy with Heather for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues
Heather is knowledgeable and has expertise in helping me overcome the challenges that I am facing.
Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Heather for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd