Heather Burton

Heather C. Burton, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist who has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. She has worked and trained in various settings including acute inpatient, residential, outpatient, schools, and care facilities for older adults. Her theoretical orientation encompasses psychodynamic, object relations, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioral practices. Dr. Burton has also had the privilege of working with people from around the world, including China, India, Korea, South Africa, Iran, and Venezuela, and is committed to providing culturally competent treatment. She works with adults (age 18+) via telehealth. Dr. Burton's specialties include working with the LGTBQ+ population, parentified children/adult children of alcoholics, PTSD, substance abuse, OCD, C-PTSD, relationship issues, depression, Bipolar Disorders, panic disorder, and general anxiety disorders.

My path to becoming a psychologist likely began in early childhood when I began observing the people around me and anticipating their reactions and behavior. In the early stages of my career, I was drawn specifically to understanding attachment style and how our early relationships influenced our emotional development, and how we connect with others. My approach to therapy also includes sensorimotor interventions in which I invite you to practice curiosity about physical sensations and cues. Most integral to my work is the therapeutic relationship for it is only when we feel truly connected that we're able to fully know ourselves.