Welcome! I’m Heather. I help adults finally heal at the root. I am here to laugh, cry and cuss with you as we work through whatever is keeping you stuck.

Telehealth for adults who are ready to break out of unhelpful patterns and to start living a more fulfilled life.

Welcoming clients anywhere in Virginia, Maryland, or DC

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Sound familiar?

  • You wake up every morning and the thoughts are racing before you even pull back the covers.

  • You are snapping at your family members. Even after you’ve had your coffee.

  • You take on way too many projects because you just can’t say no.

  • You are constantly distracted by negative thoughts and painful memories.

  • You’ve read all the books, listened to hours of podcasts, and maybe you have been in therapy, but nothing has helped.

  • You are ready for a new approach.

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Imagine . . .

I get it. Life is busy. Your schedule is already bursting at the seams. So why would you want to add another 53-minute appointment to your schedule? Well just imagine what your day could look like if:

  • You set, and kept!, healthy boundaries.

  • Those vivid painful memories faded like an ancient photo.

  • You get a good night’s sleep because you weren’t woken up by a terrifying nightmare.

  • You give yourself the same compassion you offer to your best friend.

  • You finally build the life you want and that is worth living.

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Individual Therapy

You are the expert on your own life—and in our work together, that truth will guide everything we do. Therapy isn’t about being “fixed,” it’s about finding new ways to understand yourself, reconnect with your strengths, and move toward the life you want to live.

EMDR

EMDR is a gentle, evidence-based approach that helps people heal from trauma, anxiety, and other distressing life experiences—without needing to talk about every detail.

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Somatic Experiencing

Somatic Experiencing™ is a body-based approach to healing trauma, stress, and nervous system overwhelm. It’s a powerful way to come home to your body and create space for lasting healing.

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“But this revolutionary act of treating ourselves tenderly can begin to undo the averse messages of a lifetime.”

— Tara Brach

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