Meet Heather
LPC-S & EMDRIA-Certified Therapist | Serving Round Rock & Online Across Texas
I work with people who’ve learned to cope by feeling everything or feeling nothing; high-achievers, perfectionists, and those living with unresolved trauma or bodies that don’t always cooperate because of pain or illness.
You’ve probably spent a long time trying to push through, hold it together, or figure things out on your own. Here, you don’t have to. Together, we slow down, get curious about what’s really happening inside, and use approaches tailored to you so therapy feels supportive and effective.
Whether you’re navigating cycles of overthinking, self-doubt, or chronic pain, you don’t have to carry it alone.
The Weight of Overthinking & Perfectionism
If you lie awake replaying conversations, push yourself until you crash, or feel guilty any time you set a boundary, know that you’re not alone. These cycles aren’t personal failings. They’re survival strategies shaped by family, culture, and systems that tell us rest is weak, authenticity is risky, and self-sacrifice is the standard.
Even high achievers carry this burden: when your success is fueled by self-doubt, the pressure never turns off. But it doesn’t have to stay this way.
Let’s start here: I see not just what’s wearing you out but who you really are beneath it all.
Who I Help
I help people who…
Strive and achieve but still feel anxious and unsure inside
Hold themselves to impossible standards or wrestle with self-doubt
Feel held back by past pain or trauma
Are navigating chronic pain or health challenges that feel overwhelming
Whatever you’re carrying, my goal is to help you feel more grounded, supported, and able to move forward. To do that, I draw from trauma-informed therapy, parts work, and EMDR.
How We’ll Work Together
I approach our work with care and curiosity. We’ll explore your challenges, uncover patterns, and build tools for real-life shifts. You’re the expert on your own life; I walk alongside you, offering insight, reflection, and support as we navigate healing together, always at your pace. Our work can help you reclaim your worth and challenge the messages — from family, culture, or systems — that told you to stay small.
Clients often describe our work as grounding, warm, and insightful.
They describe therapy as a place where they feel supported, understood, and encouraged to move forward with clarity.
You deserve to be free from endless cycles of people pleasing and self-criticism.
Finding Support Without Judgment
I work with adults who feel weighed down by anxiety, perfectionism, or self-doubt. Many of my clients struggle with setting boundaries, people-pleasing, or questioning their sense of identity and worth.
I know starting therapy can feel vulnerable, maybe even overwhelming.
I’ll meet you right where you are, without judgment, and we’ll move at a pace that feels safe for your nervous system.
Healing What Feels Too Heavy to Carry Alone
Many of my clients come to me with histories of trauma or challenging relationships. Some feel frustrated because therapy hasn’t worked for them in the past. My approach is different. I use parts work, EMDR and nervous system regulation in addition to talk therapy. This helps us dive deeper and find relief where you couldn’t find it from talk therapy alone.
Together, we’ll create space for more calm, resilience, and joy.
Lighten the load of chronic pain and illness.
Living with Invisible Illness
I’m here to listen and help you hold the frustration, overwhelm, and fear that often accompany chronic pain and chronic illness. Together, we can work on actionable steps to help you move through hard feelings.
And I Get It.
Living with endometriosis and years of undiagnosed pain taught me how isolating and exhausting chronic illness can be. That’s why I care so deeply about creating a space where your pain and your story are truly believed.
I love helping clients find strength and hope in the middle of a journey that often feels invisible to others.
A Little More About Me
I like to travel and see different cultures. I am an avid reader, dedicated Netflix binger and chocolate lover. When it’s above 50 degrees (I’m no winter warrior), I enjoy finding places to hike around Austin.
My Background
Before becoming a therapist in 2015, I spent 11 years as a high school teacher and 7 years as a school counselor. Those years gave me deep insight into stress and achievement and how early experiences shape us—insight I carry into my therapy work every day.
M.A. in Professional Counseling, 2014
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC License #74296).
EMDRIA-Certified Therapist
I welcome clients of all races, cultures, faiths, genders, and orientations. My goal is to offer affirming care that respects who you are and the experiences that shaped you.
Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, or chronic illness, in therapy, my goal is to create a space where you feel supported to grow.
You can expect:
A compassionate, non-judgmental space where all parts of you are welcome.
Tools to calm the mind and body when anxiety takes over.
Gentle, consistent work toward relief, clarity, and connection.
Outside resources to help you between sessions if you are interested
Next Steps
-
Reach Out
Start by scheduling a free phone call. We’ll talk about what’s bringing you here and see if therapy with me feels like a good fit.
-
Start With A First Session
In our first session, we’ll create a path that feels supportive and realistic for where you are right now.
-
Begin the Work of Healing
You’ll have a safe space to breathe, process, and grow—whether in person in Round Rock or online anywhere in Texas.
What Clients Say:
Clients often share that working with me feels warm, grounding, and genuine. They describe our sessions as a space where they can be fully themselves without fear of judgment.
Many say therapy helps them feel more empowered. My clients share they are able to set healthier boundaries and quiet the inner critic that fuels perfectionism and self-doubt.
Clients also notice the way I bring thoughtful, intentional pacing to EMDR and trauma work. They appreciate the balance of professional skill and heartfelt care, which helps them feel safe enough to do deep work at their own speed.
Most importantly, clients leave feeling more resilient and less anxious, with a clearer sense of who they are and the confidence to move forward.
My Approach & Professional Development
My Approach to Therapy: Integrating Attachment Theory, Parts Work, EMDR, and Interpersonal Neurobiology
In my therapeutic practice, I blend my perspective with several integrative, trauma-informed approaches to support lasting healing and personal growth. These include Attachment Theory, Parts Work (such as Internal Family Systems and ego state work from Robin Shapiro), EMDR, and Interpersonal Neurobiology (as developed by Dr. Dan Siegel and others).
Attachment Theory explores how early caregiving experiences shape our ability to connect with others, regulate emotions, and view ourselves.
Parts Work recognizes that we are made up of various internal "parts"—each with its own emotions and memories. In therapy, we engage with these parts to understand and heal the wounds they hold, especially those related to trauma.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps process traumatic memories and experiences, allowing for the reduction of emotional distress and better integration of those memories. It's particularly effective in addressing attachment-related wounds and emotional triggers from past trauma.
Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) emphasizes the connection between brain function, emotional regulation, and relational experiences. Drawing from the work of Dr. Dan Siegel, IPNB helps us understand how our brains are shaped by early relationships and how they can heal through safe, supportive connections.
By combining these modalities, we address the full spectrum of emotional pain—helping you move from surviving to thriving. Together, we can rebuild a secure sense of self, heal attachment wounds, and create more fulfilling, authentic relationships.
I’m committed to staying grounded in the work through ongoing training in trauma, attachment, and nervous system healing. Below is a look at some of the advanced certifications and workshops that inform my practice.
-
I’m committed to ongoing learning that deepens my work with trauma, attachment, and nervous system healing. Below are some of the most impactful trainings and certifications that shape my approach:
EMDR Certification: 20 hours of consultation and experience with at least 25 clients using EMDR as a modality
Basic Training for Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR); part I and 2
At the Crossroads of Trauma Therapy - Integrating EMDR, Structural Dissociation, Attachment Repair and Parts Work - presented by Rachel Walker, MFT
Integrated Treatment of Chronic Pain and Chronic Health Conditions - presented by Gary Brothers, LCSW
Treating Complex Trauma: Beyond Competency; Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP)
Ego State Interventions Workshop with Robin Shapiro
How to Foster Post-Traumatic Growth with NICABM
Working with the Pain of Abandonment with NICABM
Introduction to Parts Work from An Internal Systems Family Perspective
Special Considerations for EMDR with Autistic and ADHD clients with Christine MacInnis
"Now You Feel It, Now You Don't": Shame, Pride, Dissociation, and Psychotherapy with Relational Trauma, with Ken Benau
Approved Supervisor for Licensed Professional Counselors in the state of Texas (#74296)
Member of the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA) and the Texas Counseling Association
Memberships & Listings
EMDRIA Directory
Texas Counseling Association
Inclusive Therapists
Find Me On
Psychology Today
Therapy Den
Linkedin
Instagram