About Therapy

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2320091735Working together, we can create change.

It feels as if you’re not fully in control of your life. Each day, you push through, struggling with your feelings and completing your everyday tasks.

When facing struggles alone, it’s easy to miss the forest for the trees.

Working with a therapist can help you zoom out to see the bigger picture and better understand your struggles.

You are seen and accepted.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, overwhelm, trauma, grief, or having trouble with life changes, family, relationships, kids, or work, I can help.

While clients share common struggles, there is only one you. Your needs and circumstances are unique to you.

This is a safe place to explore exactly what you are experiencing, as you will be seen and accepted for who you are.

You will be heard and understood for all your layers and nuances because I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to share what you’re going through.

Understanding your story is key.

Your story will be met with empathy and understanding. As we dive into the framework you built in your formative growth years, patterns and connections will emerge.

The therapeutic process is a holistic approach that involves a mixture of exploration and processing.

We will explore the root causes of your struggles, examining current events and experiences from your life.

The processing also involves identifying ways to cope with the issues in the here and now and in the future.

As we uncover aspects of your life, we will process how they feel for you and how you think they impact you today.

1819721660It’s time to transform your life.

Change is possible.

Through the process, you will move from feeling lost to understanding yourself. You’ll be empowered to build a stronger, more secure future.

When you gain valuable skills and tools to navigate life, you build confidence and discover a path to achieving your goals.

It’s time to feel in charge of your life again.

About Heather Johnston, LPC Associate, LPC-A, MA

AdminThis is my second career

My original career was as an attorney. I spent time at law firms, but for most of my career, I worked in-house at an international company.

I have traveled, worked with people from all walks of life, and managed teams in the US and internationally.

What makes a good attorney is also what makes a good therapist. As an attorney, you must carefully listen to understand what the client really wants. This requires asking questions to help the client clarify their “ask.”

It also requires hearing the emotion behind the “ask.” It is the ability to hear the need and translate it into something that the parties can work with.

DogiWhat I love about being a therapist

I enjoy connecting deeply with others and seeing them achieve their goals. My focus is always to see the world from your viewpoint, standing in your shoes.

Being human is messy. Having someone who shows up for you, without judgment, to navigate what it means to be human in this world is what gives me a sense of purpose.

This also means I am an inclusive therapist, including being a LGBTIA+ ally.

Outside of work, I love to spend time with my family and two really sweet dogs!

Relevant Education

University of Tennessee, BA in Psychology, BA in Speech Communications, Summa Cum Laude
St. Edwards University, Masters in Counseling