Support Through Life’s Challenging Seasons

Thoughtful, collaborative support for navigating change, uncertainty, relationships, and the more complex parts of being human.

Working Together

In my work, I meet people in a steady, collaborative process where we begin with what is present for you, what you are navigating, what feels unclear, and what feels most important to understand.
We move through this work thoughtfully, with attention to what feels most important, meaningful, and true to your experience. Together, we create greater understanding, clarity, and a more grounded relationship with your own experience.

People often reach out when they are navigating grief, relationship strain, anxiety, life transitions, caregiving stress, identity shifts, or experiences that feel difficult to sort through alone.

Others may be working through long-standing patterns, emotional overwhelm, family dynamics, questions about direction or purpose, or the lingering effects of painful experiences that continue to shape daily life.

Not every experience fits neatly into a category, and our work begins with understanding what feels most important and meaningful to you.

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What Has Shaped My Approach

For more than 26 years, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside people as they navigate some of life’s most challenging, meaningful, and transformative moments.

My experience as a clinical social worker includes 16 years of service within a Native American community, a decade in hospice care, and many years supporting individuals and families through grief, caregiving, relationship strain, life transitions, and experiences that are often difficult to put into words.

Over time, this work has shaped a grounded and thoughtful approach, one that values reflection, collaboration, and the understanding that people carry deep knowledge of their own lives when given the opportunity to slow down and listen to it.

  • “Heidi is a gifted and masterful counselor. Her years of clinical preparation and scholar achievements are anchored with incredibly vast and unique skill development within her tenured practice. The combination of Heidi's experience and distinctive approach to care and service is exceptional. I have had the privilege in partnering professionally with Heidi. As a colleague, I have experienced firsthand her depth of expertise by way of both learning from and observing her focused delivery of transformative person-centered guidance. Heidi's compassion and qualifications far surpass and transcend beyond the standard.”

    — Melinda Urzua, RN

  • “I wholeheartedly recommend Heidi as a skilled and deeply intuitive therapist. She has an exceptional gift for recognizing the unique needs of her clients, meeting them with compassion, presence, and care. Professionally, she is highly competent, grounded in strong ethics, and consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to her work. Personally, I have witnessed Heidi’s remarkable ability to connect with people on every level—mind, body, and spirit. Her genuine warmth, insightful listening, and the depth of both her personal and professional experiences make her a profound gift to anyone in need of support and healing.”

    — Jennifer Apley, LICSW

  • “Heidi is a truly compassionate and wise individual who brings a deep understanding of the human experience to her work as a clinician. Her kind and non-judgmental approach creates a safe and supportive environment for her clients to explore their thoughts and feelings. With her spiritual perspective and insight into the complexities of life, Heidi is well-equipped to help others navigate life's challenges and discover their own path to healing and growth. I have no doubt that she will be an invaluable resource for those seeking guidance.”

    Paul Rockswold, Hospice Chaplain

  • “Heidi is one of those rare people who radiates both warmth and wisdom. She has a gift for being positive while remaining honest—like the best friend you always wished for. Working with her was truly a joy. Her steady presence brings a sense of calm and reassurance, not only to her patients but to her colleagues as well.”

    Dr. Erin Emmerson Egginton