Heidi is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia. She enjoys helping others discover their strengths and learn how to use them to grow, to reach their goals, and to improve their wellbeing.
Clinical Focus Areas and Counseling Approach
Heidi works in person (Virginia Beach location) and online with individuals (ages 12 and up). She supports clients seeking assistance with life transitions, military life, teen/young adult life, career growth/life path exploration, confidence building, communication skills, boundaries, healthy relationship building, women’s issues, grief/loss, ADD/ADHD, anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD. Heidi is also an ally of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Counseling Approach
Heidi uses a variety of approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trauma, and Mindfulness-based CBT. On request, she can also collaborate with the school system or other providers.
Professional Philosophy
In her own words: “I believe that everyone has the innate ability to grow and improve their lives. To support this, I focus on providing a safe and nonjudgmental space to explore your concerns and to learn a variety of coping strategies that can help you reach your goals. It all comes together to help you experience the growth and increased wellbeing that you are looking for.”
Educational Background
Heidi earned her Bachelor’s degree and her M.S.Ed. in Mental Health Counseling from Old Dominion University.
Professional Experience
Heidi brings over 7 years of experience working with the Military, Veteran and their Family, LGBTQ+ populations, as well as working with those with trauma. She has served in everything from inpatient to residential to clinical private practice settings. Also, she uses her experience as a Military Spouse to help others manage the transitions and expectations they encounter.
Fun Facts About Heidi
- Heidi loves art – both creating it and seeing it – and loves to explore new places and travel.
- She also loves photography, reading, spending time with her family and cooking (she can even recreate most recipes she tastes!)
- Her favorite colors are purple and green.
- Her favorite music artists include (but aren’t limited to) Taylor Swift, Queen, and Cypress Hill.
- The background you see in Heidi’s photo is from “The Forest” here at Free Spirit.
Contact Heidi directly to schedule an appointment at heidi@freespiritonline.org or at (757) 231-7935.
Insurance Details – Heidi is in-network with the following insurance plans: Aetna (Commercial & Medicare), Anthem BCBS (Commercial & Medicaid), Cigna/Evernorth, Medicare (federal), Optum/UBH/UHS (Commercial & Medicaid), Sentara Health Plans (Commercial & Medicaid) and Tricare; processing for Anthem (Medicare), Aetna Better Health, Humana Healthy Horizons & Sentara (Medicare).
In person sessions with Heidi are by appointment only at the Virginia Beach site at 4480 Holland Office Park, Suite 222, Virginia Beach, VA 23452.