Heather
Heather is passionate about supporting and empowering trauma survivors in their healing journey. Her experience encompasses a variety of issues including initiate partner violence, complex PTSD, human trafficking, religious trauma, as well as adoption and attachment.
Her primary modality is EMDR, while also incorporating CBT, mindfulness and play therapy. She is available to see kids (5+), adults, and especially loves working with teens. Additionally, she can provide Christian-based counseling to those who request it.
In the context of a safe, compassionate therapeutic environment, Heather can help you resolve your trauma symptoms, process painful memories and live with hope and purpose.
Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners (License # 17191)
Credentials & Trainings
Trainings:
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) Intensive Training, 2021
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Intensive Training, 2020
Play Therapy Training 1/2022
Certifications
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) trained by an EMDRIA-Approved Organization 5/2022
The Parenting Wheel & GPEP: Group Parent Empowering Protocol by Ana Gomez (Agate Institute, 9/2024)
Specializations
Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist – Sex Trafficking and Exploitation (CCTS-S) through Trauma Institute International 2022
Member of Maryland Human Trafficking Clinicians Collaborative
“May your choices reflect your hopes, not your fears.” Nelson Mandela