Currently Offering Telehealth during the Covid-19 Pandemic.
Heather Stephenson, M.S., CMHC, RPT-S, EMDR CIT
Contact Heather: 435.414.6230
Welcome
I'm so happy you found me! Have fun perusing my wesite and getting to know a little about me. Whether you are looking for a therapist for yourself, a friend, or a child, I hope you will find what you are looking for here.
A little bit about me...
I'm a midwestern girl at heart that relocated to Utah 24 years ago to attend Utah State University. I completed my bachelors degree in Psychology in 2001. After taking some time off to start a family with my husband I returned to school in 2006 and completed my Master of Science in Counseling from the University of Phoenix in 2009. It was during my internship that I realized that I enjoyed working with children, teens, and their families. In 2012 I earned my Registered Play Therapy Certificate. I am currently the only therapist in Cache Valley that can boast this specific training certificate. In 2013, I was asked to join the board for the Utah Associate for Play Therapy were I have been happily serving since. Most recently I became a Certified EMDR therapist and a CIT (Consultant In Training). Meaning I also help other therapist to become certified in EMDR. I have been in private practice for 13 years now. I have worked with various populations since finishing school but would consider myself best at working with individuals, children, teens, and families.
When I'm not at work I can be found enjoying time with my family or enjoying various forms of exercise such as triathlons, road biking, and group fitness classes. I enjoy a challenge and I am always creating new goals for myself personally and professionally.
Mission Statement
I believe that YOU are the expert on your story. My job as a therapist is to help you understand your story and when needed, teach you how to change your persepctive. I believe that within each person lies the answer to their problems. My role is to help guide you through that journey.
My Favorite Books
Play Therapy
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Dibs in Search of Self by Virginia Axline
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Interpersonal Neurobiology of Play by Theresa Kestly
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Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship by Garry Landreth
Parenting
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The Whole Brain Child by Daniel Siegel
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Brainstorm by Daniel Siegel
Adults
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The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown
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The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk