Psychodynamic therapy is the integration of subconscious material to the conscious. Many times when we are feeling “stuck” or facing behaviors or beliefs that are challenging for us in our lives and relationships, it can be helpful to understand what kind of subconscious information is driving our choices and actions. Psychodynamic therapy seeks to support us as we understand why we are triggered by certain situations, make choices almost automatically, or gravitate towards certain people even though we may intellectually know they are not for us.

Somatic Experiencing teaches us to become aware of our bodily sensations and how they are coupled with different emotional and neurological responses. Have you ever had difficulty finding the right words to explain how you are feeling? Have you ever had an experience where you’re feeling something, but cannot locate what it is or what it means? Have you ever experienced eye twitching, shoulder tension, or stomach issues during a stressful event?

Somatic Experiencing helps us connect our physiological experience to the emotional experience and can be very helpful in creating safety in the body. This can especially be healing for those who have experienced trauma, sexual assault, medical crises, or surgery, as well as burn out and a history of emotional neglect.

Heather has completed the Beginner Level Somatic Experiencing at Somatic Experiencing International (https://traumahealing.org/) and uses different somatic techniques in her work with clients who have a history of disordered eating, trauma, medical issues, and attachment trauma.

Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form to schedule a call. We provide a free 15-minute consultation to explore your concerns, how our approach to therapy can help, and any other questions you might have about therapy with Empowered Minds. You can contact us at the form on our website! We will get back to you within 24 hours to schedule a consultation call.

Empowered Minds Therapy session costs range on a sliding scale depending on need and availability within my schedule. If you are in need of treatment but cannot afford my full fee, please reach out and we may be able to work out a manageable cost for you.

I am an out of network provider, meaning that your insurance may reimburse you for our paid sessions. I provide a superbill for all those who need.

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I am warm, energetic, and direct. While I am comfortable with silence, I am also extremely curious about you and will ask questions, especially as we get started. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of our healing work together. As we build our relationship, I will frequently ask about how therapy is going, how you are feeling about my approach and what is working and what isn’t. I like to integrate psychoeducation and neurobiology into my approach. I will also offer different referrals and recommendations, as appropriate. I am a social worker at heart and am constantly assessing how different systems in your life impact your ability to feel empowered. I believe that therapy is a collaborative process that we will build jointly.