- Depression and anxiety
- Parenting and postpartum
- Trauma and grief
About Heather
Heather Wilson is a Vermont Psychologist-Master with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as depression, anxiety, stress, relationship problems, and parenting or pregnancy/postpartum issues. Heather also helps people who are dealing with trauma, grief, caregiver strain, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She trained in clinical psychology and has provided psychotherapy while supervising students and new clinicians pursuing licensure. Her practice draws on several evidence-based techniques rather than a single method. That means sessions often include learning practical coping skills and communication practices you can use outside the room.
Heather describes therapy as collaborative work. She focuses on identifying patterns that keep you stuck and trying new ways of responding. Sessions commonly address attachment concerns, blended family dynamics, control and communication problems, and workplace or career stress.
When relevant she incorporates approaches that target emotional processing and behavior change, along with mindfulness methods to help with day-to-day regulation. She also uses strategies geared toward perinatal concerns and early parent-child interaction when those issues are part of the presenting problem.
Heather encourages simple, repeatable habits as part of mental health care. She helps people reflect on past experiences, manage current stressors, and practice steps toward living in line with their values. The aim is steady, practical work rather than quick fixes.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on emotions, behavior, and relationships. Emotion-focused approaches help people name and sit with difficult feelings so those feelings change over time; this can be useful for shame, grief, and relational hurts. Cognitive and behavioral methods look at thoughts and actions that keep distress going and teach practical skills to test and change those patterns. Mindfulness-based strategies train short, repeatable practices to reduce reactivity and improve everyday coping.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with clients to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting methods as needed rather than committing to a single route from the start.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives - for example, shorter check-ins during a work break, staying on camera when helpful, or choosing audio if bandwidth is limited. Online work can let people practice skills between sessions in their everyday routines, which supports gradual change without promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Vermont
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address related to guilt and shame?
She works with guilt and shame alongside concerns like trauma, parenting, relationship conflict, and grief.
How does she approach therapy for someone carrying shame?
She uses a mix of evidence-based techniques to help people process emotions, build coping skills, and change unhelpful patterns.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Heather has 16 years of experience, a graduate degree in clinical psychology, and experience supervising students and new therapists.
What are her official credentials and where is she based?
She practices in Vermont as a VT Psychologist-Master 047.0089552 and provides services from that state.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.