~NEW OPENINGS ~ In Person (Yorktown location) or Online: Thurs. & Fri. (afternoon, after-school & evening!); contact Heather direct (below) to schedule!
Heather is an Intern in Counseling pursuing her M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Military and Veterans from William and Mary. She earned a B.S. in Psychological Science from Gardner-Webb University and an A.A. in Fine Arts from the College of the Albemarle. She is passionate about creating a safe space for people to grow and become the best versions of themselves.
Clinical Focus Areas and Counseling Approach
Heather focuses on providing in-person counseling for individuals aged 15 and up. She helps clients seeking support for life transitions, career and life path exploration, healthy relationship building, self-confidence, military life, stress, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, and depression. She customizes her approach to each unique client, while using a foundation of Cognitive-Behavioral therapy (CBT) and Acceptance-Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Professional Philosophy
According to Heather: “Creating a safe space for people to share their personal stories is very important to me. I believe counseling is much like going on a walk where you lead, and I will help support and empower along the way. I am passionate about helping you to work through hard times and to discover and embrace the best version of yourself throughout the process.”
Professional Experience
Heather served as a volunteer with the Crisis Text Line, providing support to those in need or in crisis. Additionally, she worked in administration, data analysis, and public relations in the manufacturing industry in a cross-cultural setting. She brings a keen ability to work with diverse people, creative analytic skills, and a focus on attention to detail from these experiences into her work with clients today.
Fun Facts About Heather
- Heather really enjoys spending quality time with her large, blended family.
- She loves crocheting/knitting, coloring, reading, dancing, baking, roller skating, and bike riding.
- Her favorite colors are red and dark greens.
- Her current favorite music performers include: Stephen Sanchez, Chris Isaak, David Kushner, Ella Langley, Cody Johnson, ACDC, and Metallica.
- The background you see in Heather’s photo is from our office “The Shore” here at Free Spirit.
Schedule an appointment directly with Heather at: heather@freespiritonline.org or 757-656-2811.
Heather works directly under the supervision of clinical supervisor Dr. Jill Nardin at: jill@freespiritonline.org or 757-204-1866.