Heather Tomes, LPC

In my work as a school counselor, a licensed professional counselor and psychotherapist, I have extensive experience working with tweens, teens, college aged adults, and young adults coping with anxiety, depression, trauma related stress, grief/ loss, low self-esteem/self-image, life transition and relationship conflict.

I offer a holistic and eclectic approach to counseling, viewing each client as an individual with unique life stories, areas of strength and areas of needed growth. I greatly value the therapeutic relationship we build together as an important place for understanding to begin and healing to occur. My interest is to help you begin to value all unique parts of the self, find the capacity to experience and regulate difficult emotions and work towards living a more authentic and vibrant life. We will delve into your particular needs, help you to become more self-aware and to develop coping skills when faced with challenging situations.
My belief is that each individual already possesses the essence of their true self and that therapy can help in crystallizing and defining that self for each person. Collaboration is an important element of the therapeutic process. Our mutual goal being to create an atmosphere in which you feel recognized, valued, and understood.