Heather Lokteff (she/her)

Our early childhood relationships and experiences provide a blueprint for how we see ourselves, our relationships, and the world around us. Are people there for us? Is this world safe or should I remain guarded? Am I alone or can I rely on others? Can I find trustworthy people? It can be extremely helpful to know what your attachment style has been in your life and also hold onto hope that you can move into a place of security with others.

We want the best for our teens and hope that we give them the love, support, limits, structure, and experiences they need to grow into their potential. Teens these days are navigating all kinds of pressures: academic, social, family, the list goes on! I have been working with kids and teens since the start of my career, and it’s my favorite population. I provide a variety of talk therapy and play therapy depending on age and need and am collaborative with parents and others in the community.

We want the best for our teens and hope that we give them the love, support, limits, structure, and experiences they need to grow into their potential. Teens these days are navigating all kinds of pressures: academic, social, family, the list goes on! I have been working with kids and teens since the start of my career, and it’s my favorite population. I provide a variety of talk therapy and play therapy depending on age and need and am collaborative with parents and others in the community.

Life is full of adjusting to changing circumstances. These are the adjustment issues I often run into in my practice: moving to a new city, a break-up or divorce, a career change, becoming a parent or empty-nester, graduating college, just to name a few!

I work with couples who are wanting to increase their sense of vulnerability, partnership and security with one another. I also work with couples who are blending families and navigating being previously divorced. I use Emotion-Focused Therapy and the Gottman Method as well as my experience as a stepparent to inform my practice.

Relational Therapy – Our therapeutic relationship is the most important predictor of success in therapy. My main focus is creating an environment where you feel heard, validated, and have a safe space to express your thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Together we can move towards having more connection, vulnerability and authenticity in your relationships.

In Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, we take a look at how your thoughts, emotions and behaviors interact and effect one another. It helps identify unhealthy ways of thinking and replace them with more beneficial thoughts that are in our own best interest. You’ll learn tools to practice outside of session in a practical, helpful way.