About

***Please Note: Heather Payne is a provider within Headway’s provider network. After booking your appointment you will receive an email from Headway with instructions to setup your Headway patient account. You will need to complete this setup in order to confirm your appointment.*** What should your client know about you? Hi, My name is Heather and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, and am certified in Animal Assisted Play Therapy and grief and loss. I was formerly a Registered Nurse, so have a special interest in helping people dealing with medical issues, trauma, grief and loss.Your story and challenges are unique to you, and I am here to help you remove the roadblocks that prevent you from living your best life. What is your approach to therapy? My therapeutic approach is individualized to your specific needs. I am very person centered, and believe we all have the capability to find solutions to our struggles. I focus on empowering you to find answers to your problems, and gain confidence in yourself. What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you? I aim to create a safe space where you will feel comfortable and validated when you express yourself freely. I hope you will leave your sessions feeling heard and understood. I believe honesty and trust between the therapist and client are the most important factors in a successful counseling relationship.