Heather Washburn, LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

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Heather Washburn is a licensed mental health counselor who works with adults and couples navigating

working through anxiety, relationship challenges, and periods of change and the emotional complexities of

pregnancy and early parenthood. In addition to her clinical work, Heather has experience as a birth and

postpartum doula, which informs her understanding of the emotional, relational, and identity shifts that can

occur during major life transitions.

 

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Heather offers both individual therapy and couples therapy tailoring her approach to meet

each client and couples unique needs. Heather works via telehealth offering services to clients residing

within New York State.

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Qualifications & Areas of Practice

Heather holds a Master of Science in Education and an Advanced Certificate in Mental Health Counseling. Her background also includes experience as a school counselor, which informs her thoughtful, developmentally informed approach to care.

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Heather works with adults and couples navigating anxiety, life transitions, relationship challenges, and perinatal mental health concerns. She utilizes a person-centered and cognitive behavioral approach, incorporating evidence-based strategies to support clients in developing practical tools, improving communication, and feeling more confident navigating change. She also integrates a human sexuality-informed lens into her work, supporting individuals and couples in exploring intimacy, connection, and relationship dynamics in a respectful and supportive environment.

 

Approach to Therapy

Heather’s approach to therapy is collaborative, practical, and grounded in adapting to each client’s unique starting point. She recognizes that each individual and relationship is unique, and she tailors treatment to reflect each client’s specific goals, strengths, and lived experiences.

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Her style is warm, approachable, and down-to-earth, creating a space where clients feel at ease exploring both everyday stressors and deeper emotional experiences. Heather works with clients to build insight, strengthen communication, and develop effective coping strategies that can be applied in real-life situations.

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In therapy, Heather supports clients in moving through change, strengthening relationship dynamics, and building confidence as they face new or challenging phases of life. Whether working with individuals or couples, she focuses on helping clients feel more grounded, connected, and equipped to move forward.

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