Hi! My name is Heather, and I am an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). I became a professional clinical counselor because I always have had a strong desire to help others and believe that mental health should be prioritized just as much as physical health. I am passionate about helping clients develop healthier behaviors, coping skills, perceptions of themselves, and improved relationships.
Throughout my career thus far, I have gained experience working with a broad range of clientele. My specialty is in working with children and adolescents. I also regularly work alongside clients of all ages and varying difficulties and diagnoses!
When I am not in the therapy office, I am usually found going to botanical gardens, hiking, reading at coffee shops, adventuring to new places, and spending time with my family and cats!
What Clients Can Expect:
In our work together you can expect a warm, safe space that is judgement-free, collaborative, supportive, and where you can feel understood and empathized with. My goal is to tailor sessions to meet the unique strengths, needs, and goals of each client. Together, we will work on processing emotions, building self and emotional awareness, enhancing confidence, identifying healthy coping skills, adjusting unhelpful patterns to form more adaptive habits, and fostering stronger, more fulfilling relationships
I Work With:
- Adolescents
- Individual Adults
- Families
- Couples
Specialties & Client Focus
- Adolescents
- Individual adults
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions
- Depression
- Family & relationship issues
- Self-confidence / self-esteem difficulties
- Trauma
My Approach:
I draw from a variety of approaches to meet each client’s unique difficulties and strengths including: Client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Solution-focused brief therapy, Gestalt therapy, Narrative therapy, Psychodynamic therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Strength-based therapy, and other humanistic approaches.
Education:
M.S. in Counseling Psychology with Specialization in Children and Adolescents, Azusa Pacific University
B.A. in Psychology and Russian Language & Literature, University of California, Riverside
Accepting New Clients:
I am really looking forward to starting our work together! Click HERE to contact us and schedule an appointment.