Heather serves a dual role at Revelations as both the Senior Operations Director and a Resident in Counseling. Her roles are supported by her education with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Wayne State University), a Certificate in Forensic Investigation (Wayne State University), and a Master of Science in Military and Emergency Responder Psychology [MERP] (Colorado State University Global). Her current work and practice fulfill a lifetime goal of providing personal development and mental health care to our military, veterans, first responders, and other high-risk occupations, as well as their loved ones. Heather recognizes a health care gap between the unique stressors and vital roles these individuals play and the resources available to integrate these occupational roles into our personal and family lives. These warrior and guardian roles often bleed into non-work areas in ways that can be unhelpful, and she aims to help us build better ways to live out our best personal and professional selves. Heather offers counseling and coaching to individuals, couples, and families, and focuses on promoting whole-health and performance by treating anxiety, stress, trauma (childhood, occupational, systemic), grief and loss, and building communication and conflict navigation skills.

Heather’s professional background provides a unique intersection of experience, with a strong foundation in psychological education and practical knowledge in responder service and culture from her experience as a federal law enforcement officer. Heather’s approach to counseling integrates cognitive-behavioral, existential, solutions-focused, and attachment-oriented modalities through a systems lens and a person-centered focus. Heather is also trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy through a certification program offered by the EMDR International Association (EMDRIA). She utilizes components of CBT, ACT, DBT, and IFS in counseling as well. As a counseling resident, she is not currently taking insurance but does offer promotional rates for military members, veterans, and first responders. She also provides sliding-scale rates.

Heather is originally from Michigan and was born in Detroit proper, where she lived and worked as a young adult. Detroit has a special place in her heart because, as she puts it, “That city has grit!” Detroit is also special because it’s the place where she met her husband, with whom she shares the joy of raising two boisterous girls. She enjoys being active in the outdoors, and you’ll find her running, cycling, and rollerblading as the seasons permit. She enjoys reading fantasy fiction, thrillers, and spiritual and professional development material, as well as live music. Heather appreciates a deep connection with dogs and revels in exploring new places with her family in their 17-foot bunkhouse camper.