she/her
Heather GainesLMHC
Location
Virtual, Washington
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth
Communication Style
Affirming, Casual, Challenging, Open-minded, Warm
Focus areas
Animal Loss, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Relationship Concerns, Stress
Experienced with
Non-monogamous relationships
Years of Experience
8+
My goal is to work as a team with my clients to identify and work through issues in an open, honest, and safe environment.
License number
#LH 60685160
Therapy style
My approach to counseling is one of collaboration. I use a holistic approach to my clients encouraging them to take the lead in their therapy wants, needs, concerns, etc., and maintain their autonomy. I use different methods of therapy including, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (ISRT), mindfulness, and Interpersonal Therapy. My goal is to work as a team with my clients to identify and work through issues in an open, honest, and safe environment.
Approaches
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Solution-focused
- Strengths-based
Languages Spoken
English
Education
MA - Counseling Psychology, Pacific University
Interests
Outside of work, you can find me snuggling with my cats, watching/playing basketball and soccer, and traveling the world.