Heidi has been a social worker in the areas of foster care, adoption, child abuse & neglect, hospice care, sex trafficking and children with autism. Now, a therapist, Heidi specializes in betrayal trauma. Her experience is broad; however her niche is partners of sex & pornography addicts and partners dealing with trauma from affairs. Heidi is passionate about addressing the specific needs of trauma unique to sexual and relational betrayal. Heidi's work with partners of addicts translates across the spectrum of addiction: chemical and process addictions including sex, drugs, alcohol and gambling.
A life-long athlete, Heidi pairs her education with her belief in health and body-awareness. Heidi utilizes a body centered approach to healing, recovery and optimum living tailored to each clients' needs. When applicable, Heidi integrates different forms of art in therapy to encourage clients to get in touch with emotions or as an alternative means of expression.
Additionally, Heidi works with depression, anxiety, addiction and transition and with clients from youth to later adulthood. Heidi loves the opportunity to utilize play therapy when working with children. Through experiences with diverse populations, the common thread is trauma: Heidi has walked alongside adults and children in the midst of difficult, often tragic times and helped them minimize the effect of trauma on their lives. Heidi believes her clients deserve to be heard, empowered, and should have the opportunity to heal.
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