Licensed Therapist in Round Rock, Texas specializing in anxiety, trauma, & chronic pain
Meet Heather
You learned to hold it all together.
Therapy with me is the place where you don't have to.
For adults who are ready to stop performing wellness and start experiencing it.
Does this sound like you?
You do well in life and still feel quietly anxious or uncertain underneath
You hold yourself to high standards and judge yourself hard when you fall short
You replay conversations afterward, second-guessing what you said
You push past your limits, then feel depleted, resentful, and guilty for feeling that way
Rest feels like something you have to earn rather than something you simply deserve
You are not broken. You are not behind.
You are someone who learned to adapt instead of rest. And there's a real difference.
A Note From Heather
I work with adults who feel capable in their lives but stuck in their reactions. My clients often have anxiety that won’t fully turn off, patterns that keep repeating, and a mind that doesn’t know how to rest, even when nothing is wrong.
I’m based in Round Rock, Texas and work with clients throughout the North Austin area, including Cedar Park, Georgetown and Brushy Creek. I also work with clients online throughout Texas.
Before I opened my private practice, I spent 11 years teaching social studies and 7 years as a school counselor in Texas high schools.
I also live with endometriosis, which is part of why supporting people with chronic pelvic pain has become an important part of my work. I know firsthand what it’s like to push through significant physical difficulty while still showing up and keeping everything running.
That experience shapes how I work. I understand how easy it is to override your body, minimize what you’re feeling, and keep going long past what’s sustainable, specially when you’re used to being capable.
I share this not to make the work about me, but because it matters to know that the person sitting across from you understands both the physical and emotional reality of what you’re carrying.
Outside the therapy room, I love reading, traveling, and learning about different cultures. And when it’s above 50 degrees (I’m no winter warrior), I enjoy finding places to hike around Austin.
Curiosity, rest, humor, and genuine enjoyment aren’t extras in this work. They’re part of what becomes possible when your system no longer has to stay in survival mode.
How We Work Together
Our sessions are active and focused. I’m not a therapist who sits back while you talk into the void. I’m interactive: asking questions, listening, and sharing a laugh if appropriate. I’m a down-to-earth person and I show up in the therapeutic relationship authentically.
Our work draws on four approaches, used together and tailored to you:
Understanding your relationship patterns
How early experiences shaped the way you relate, react, and make sense of yourself.
Working with protective parts of you
The parts that learned to keep you safe from pain, even when those patterns no longer serve you.
Working directly with brain and body-based reactions
For example, EMDR helps the brain process experiences that keep anxiety, reactivity, or distress feeling stuck.
Building a genuine sense of safety in your body
So you don’t have to override yourself just to get through your life.
Everything is paced carefully and collaboratively.
We move at the speed your system needs—never rushed, never forced.
My Values In Therapy
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You were always enough.
So many people come to therapy believing they’re broken, behind, or too much. In our work, we get curious about where those beliefs came from and begin loosening their grip.
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Your body tells a story.
Your body holds stress, emotion, and memory. Instead of pushing past discomfort or judging your reactions, we slow down and learn how to listen to the mind-body connection.
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You know yourself best.
You are the expert on your own experience. I honor your thoughts, feelings, and lived reality at a pace that feels right to you.
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Systems and context matter.
Your struggles didn’t happen in a vacuum. Family dynamics, attachment, culture, trauma, and systems all shape how we learn to cope.
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Achievement was your anchor.
For many clients, success became a way to feel safe or valued. We honor how that helped you survive, while creating a life that doesn’t require constant pressure to feel okay.
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Depth and joy can coexist.
Healing doesn’t have to be heavy all the time. We can do meaningful work while still keeping things warm, human, and allowing space for humor and laughter.
What People Notice Over Time
My clients are typically thoughtful, capable, and self-aware. They've often been carrying significant internal pressure for years, while appearing composed and together to everyone around them.
Many of my clients have done meaningful work on themselves before but still feel stuck.
(If this idea of being insightful but still stuck resonates, you can read more about it here →).
Over time, my clients often describe:
Conversations ending without hours of replay afterward
Less overthinking, less second-guessing.
Being able to notice what they feel and trust their feelings
Instead of analyzing or overriding their reactions.
Letting others be disappointed without it derailing their entire day
Stronger boundaries without guilt spirals.
Feeling more like themselves in relationships
Less managed, less performative, more present.
A quieter inner critic and a steadier sense of self
Less self-attack, more internal stability.
Change that shows up not just in sessions, but in daily life
In how they respond, relate, and move through the world.
If this resonated with you, reach out below for a consultation call.
My Background & Credentials
M.A. in Professional Counseling (2014)
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor (LPC-S #74296)
EMDRIA-Certified Therapist
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
What These Mean for You
LPC-S — Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor
Indicates advanced clinical experience and the ability to supervise and evaluate other therapists, reflecting a higher level of training and responsibility.
EMDRIA-Certified EMDR Therapist
Certification through EMDRIA (the governing body for EMDR) reflects advanced training, extensive consultation, and demonstrated competency in EMDR, beyond standard licensure.
Certified Clinical Trauma Professional
Specialized training in trauma assessment, treatment planning, and evidence-based trauma therapy, beyond general counseling education.
I pursue ongoing training in nervous system regulation, attachment-focused therapy, parts work and EMDR so our work stays both compassionate and clinically grounded. These trainings directly support my work with anxiety, over-adaptation, and chronic pelvic pain.
My Approach & Professional Development
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I pursue ongoing advanced training in trauma, attachment, and nervous system work so I can support the specific patterns my clients struggle with, not just treat symptoms in a general way.
Advanced Training Areas
EMDR & Trauma Processing
Advanced training in EMDR, including complex trauma, childhood trauma, and integrating EMDR with parts work.Complex Trauma & Dissociation
Specialized training in working with long-standing trauma, dissociation, and layered nervous system responses.Parts Work & Ego States (IFS-informed)
Training in parts work approaches to help clients understand and work with protective patterns rather than override them.Chronic Pain & Health Conditions
Focused training in chronic pain and nervous system-based conditions, including the connection between trauma, stress, and physical symptoms.Why This Matters for You
If you’ve tried therapy before and felt like your therapist didn’t fully understand the complexity of what you were carrying, this level of training is meant to change that.
I don’t approach anxiety, trauma, or chronic pain in a general way.
My work is informed by advanced, specialized training in the exact patterns I treat, so we’re working with depth, precision, and a clear understanding of what’s actually happening in your system.
Professional Listings
EMDRIA | Texas Counseling Association Psychology Today | TherapyTribe
Inclusive Therapists | Therapy Den
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Let’s move toward a life you want.
Next Steps Toward Healing
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Reach Out
Schedule a complimentary consultation call. We'll talk about what's bringing you here, what you're hoping for, and whether working together feels like the right fit. No pressure and no obligation.
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Start With A First Session
If the consultation feels right, we'll schedule your first full session. Together we'll begin mapping where you are, what you're carrying, and what a thoughtful path forward looks like.
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Begin the Work of Healing
This is where things begin to shift. The life you've been working so hard to maintain begins to feel like one you are actually living.
If Something on This Page Felt Like Recognition…
You don't need to have the right words. You don't need to have it all figured out. You don't need to wait until you feel ready enough.
A consultation is just a conversation. It’s a chance to see if we might work well together.