HEATHER DEST, MSW, LCSW (SHE/HER)
Therapist
I have worked with a wide range of clients in an array of settings from Private Practice, Hospitals, Public Schools, College, Prison and Community Agencies. In these settings, I worked with clients facing depression, anxiety, guilt, fear, regret, relationship issues, identity development, parenting problems, career challenges, life transitions, interpersonal conflict, decision paralysis and more.
The success of therapy is primarily based on rapport with therapist and the experience, education and knowledge coming in secondary. This may sound surprising but if you have ever been matched with someone you didn't vibe with you know this is true. The skills, exercises and modalities of therapy mean nothing if you don't trust the person teaching them.
Making a decision to begin therapy means you are ready for change but it also means you will have to be vulnerable. It means you are looking to allow someone else access to your strengths and your weaknesses in order to grow stronger and wiser. It is an important decision. Do your homework. Choose a therapist that you believe can help you grow and lean in.
Specialties
Life Transitions
Family Conflict
LGBTQ+
Issues
Anxiety
Behavioral Issues
Bipolar Disorder
Career Counseling
Child
Chronic Illness
Chronic Impulsivity
Chronic Pain
Codependency
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Emotional Disturbance
Feeling Lost or Stuck
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Stress
Transgender
Women's Issues
Mental Health
Mood Disorders
Psychosis
Thinking Disorders
Sexuality
Bisexual
Lesbian
Client Focus
Age
Wise Age (65+)
Adults
Communities
Aviation Professionals
Gay Allied
Lesbian Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
Single Mother
Transgender Allied
Vegan Allied
Veterans