Heather Gaines, LMHC
About me
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Washington. I have been providing therapy to individuals for eight years. I have worked with clients with a variety of concerns, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship issues, family issues, and personality disorders. I have worked with adults and adolescents 13 years old and up in outpatient counseling setting, as well as in crisis interventions.
My approach to counseling is one of collaboration, to be used throughout the entire therapy process between client and therapist, where together we identify and work through issues in a safe environment. During the therapeutic process, we will work together to form goals that will be beneficial to you and aid your personal growth, identify personal strengths, and support systems that will be beneficial towards reaching your therapeutic goals and facilitating recovery. My therapy style is warm, empathetic, and client centered. I believe in meeting my clients were they are at in order to aid in helping them work through their problems. My approach to therapy is eclectic. I tend to use aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, client centered, dialectical behavioral therapy, and psychoeducation.
It takes a lot of strength to not only work through problems in life, but even more strength to come forward and seek help.
I look forward to working with you!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Personality Disorders, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
WA LMHC LH 60685160
Reviews
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Heather is great!
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Heather for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
Very frustrating that only chat sessions are available. I need to read the profile more carefully since I don’t remember seeing that in the profile.
Written on Jul 10, 2022 after therapy with Heather for 3 days on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Great therapist. Always checking in on me and makes sure i'm doing okay. She's very responsive and a great listener.
Written on Nov 09, 2021 after therapy with Heather for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd