Heather Friend, MSW, LCSW

About Heather Friend

"Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The best is yet to come." -Zig Ziglar Working towards change, growth, and a fulfilling life requires courage. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support you towards a path of positive change. My therapeutic approach is strength-based, collaborative, and person-centered. I believe that deep down, every person is the true expert about themselves and knows how to improve their life, it simply takes the right person to offer a safe space, a listening ear, unconditional positive regard to create the process of empowerment. My therapy style is warm, authentic, sincere, and interactive. I believe in treating people with respect, acceptance, sensitivity, and compassion. I do not engage with stigmatizing labels, stereotypes, cultural biases, or judgmental attitudes. We can tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I work with a highly diverse client base and a breadth of mental health issues related to trauma, parenting, fostering children, attachment, adjustment, work-related stress, acute anxiety, sexual violence and interpersonal issues. I approach intercultural exchange with cultural humility, curiosity and a systemic, anti-oppressive lens. Respect, open-mindedness and compassion are at the core of my practice. I fully respect the autonomy of my clients and I view each client as the expert on their own life. I believe in the team approach during therapy; we can collaborate to gain new perspectives, learn new skills, and build on your strengths to overcome challenges. I believe in meeting you where you are and moving at the correct pace. I respect your autonomy and your freedom of choice.  I am committed to promoting your well-being. My Background: I am a Licensed therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with a Master's degree in Social Work. I previously practiced at a non-profit mental health agency, in community settings, and at-home thera