Hi there, I’m Heidi
As a Licensed and Nationally Certified Psychotherapist, a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Certified First Responder Counselor trained in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, a preferred provider vetted through the National Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance as well as the 100 Club of Illinois, and a former teacher, helping people to learn and grow has been the core focus of my entire life’s work. Being married to a Firefighter/Paramedic who served for 31 years before his retirement and having in-laws in both the fire service and law enforcement has given me an insider’s view into the stress and challenges this line of work presents for these individuals and their families. Statistics show that roughly one out of three first responders will develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and I am passionate about preventing first responder suicide.
I am intimately aware that the act of sharing our challenges and life struggles with a compassionate listener is a powerful one that can be transformational. Life will inevitably present us all with challenges and changes, and reaching out for support can be empowering.
My treatment method is solution and emotion-focused, with a strengths-based approach to help my clients experience positive growth and gain mastery over their circumstances.
As the great psychoanalyst Viktor Frankl once said, “Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our power, our growth, and our freedom”. When worry or anxiety becomes overwhelming, allow me to help you choose your response… and create a brighter tomorrow.
Age Group / Population
- Teens
- Adults
- Couples
Treatment Approach
- Telehealth
Licenses
- Illinois
- Wisconsin
Education & Certifications
- MA
- LCPC – Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
- CCTP – Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
- CFRC – Certified First Responder Counselor
- NCC – National Certified Counselor
