Heather Boyd (she/ her)

Accepting Clients

Welcome! I'm Heather. I know how hard it can be deciding to start therapy. I also know how life changing it can be. I'm glad you are here.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tennessee

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Group

About My Clients

I feel most effective when supporting clients through many different challenges life throws at us including anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am especially interested in working with those who are doing the brave work of breaking cycles of intergenerational trauma. If its working to feel more grounded in your body, or to perhaps feel more grounded in your decisions and autonomy, I provide a safe and supportive environment to explore all parts of yourself and goals for therapy.

My Background and Approach

I believe life is all about balance. In therapy, that often means balancing change with acceptance. I try to create a safe place that empowers all clients to make needed changes, and do the brave work of accepting themselves and their lives, just as they are. I feel most effective when working with clients working through anxiety, depression, adjustments, relationships, trauma and working to break the cycles of intergenerational trauma. I hope to make ALL clients feel accepted and validated. I am committed to building my cultural awareness and sensitivity to be able to serve people from diverse walks of life.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I feel incredibly lucky to work as a therapist, a career I started dreaming of when I had my first encounter with therapy. Being able to provide a space where a client can show up as themselves, without having to filter or mask , feels so important and unfortunately not always available in our society and culture. I believe in the worth and autonomy of every individual, no matter identity, experience, or beliefs. I hope to bring this value in to the therapy space and that each client feels this when interacting with me. My work is heavily influenced by my meditation practice, which I believe helps me be a better therapist. It helps me be more present and reserve any judgements my mind want to jump to. My practice helps me listen deeply and see each client's inner worth and beauty, even when they might not be able to see it in themselves.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eclectic Therapy
  • EcoTherapy
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Holistic Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Depression Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
Other Issues
  • Abuse
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Abuse or Assault
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Oscar Health
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Buddhism

At A Glance

  • Experience: 10 years of practice
  • Rate: $150/session

Reach out to Heather