Heather Stroud

I am passionate about helping individuals develop, renew, and enhance skills necessary to improve one’s overall functioning. I attempt to normalize therapy and help individuals feel welcomed and supported to allow for growth and empowerment. I seek to help children, adolescents and young adults feel understood and learn healthy ways to express and cope with strong emotions. I work to help families learn and utilize positive therapeutic skills to cope with family concerns resulting in enhanced family functioning. I encourage family cohesion while also respecting the importance of individuality. I seek to help each individual feel hopeful and empowered through practices utilized in therapy. I value and respect the therapeutic relationship and attempt to help individuals feel welcomed and supported in therapy. I utilize techniques involving directive and non-directive play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused therapy, social skills and fami