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HEATHER SHERWOOD THERAPY
I’M SO GLAD YOU’RE HERE
Therapist note: I am now accepting clients in the state of California for telehealth and see clients in person in the San Diego area.
ABOUT ME
I always felt a little different growing up. My sensitivity to the emotional environment around me felt out of place as a child. I felt I was supposed to be care-free but often found myself overthinking, over-analyzing and in spirals of anxiety. I think this made me extra empathetic to those around me who were struggling inside but appeared fine on the outside. My junior year of college I saw a therapist for the very first time and it changed my life. Pursuing my mental health was one of the best decisions I made.
SERVICES I OFFER
Welcome! Whether you are new to therapy or are looking to tackle something more specific after doing some therapy in the past, I am glad you are here! My desire is to come alongside of you and empower you to face whatever it is that blocks you. I believe we are resilient enough to face our feelings, to change, to grow and to heal.
INDIVIDUAL THERAPY
MENTAL HEALTH FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS
BODY IMAGE
I work with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression and panic attacks. I also work with clients going through relational difficulties who are seeking to find clarity and compassion within themselves and others. I have a special place in my heart for those at the intersection of faith and mental health. I also love working with clients on boundaries, families of origin and adults of emotionally immature parents.
We all go through seasons where we could benefit from some extra support. Often when there is a big transition like a move, a new school, a loss in the family or divorce college students can begin to especially struggle and may need extra guidance and support. Even good change can increase stress levels (like starting college) and it can helpful to have a safe place to share .
When life becomes stressful or we undergo something traumatic or we simply just feel our culture’s unrealistic pressure to bend our body into a certain shape, eating disorders can develop. National surveys estimate that 20 million women and 10 million men in America will have an eating disorder at some point in their life. While eating disorders are very serious mental and physical disorders there is hope for recovery. I offer therapy to those 17 years old and up as well as parental support for those who have kids struggling with eating disorders (or the disordered eating spectrum)
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATIONS
I provide professional support for clinicians working with eating disorders and Internal Family Systems integration. If you are looking for support in your clinical practice and want to explore more ways to aid in your client’s recovery please contact me.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Mar 14Liberty Station NTC ParkMar 14, 2020, 9:00 AMLiberty Station NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USAMar 14, 2020, 9:00 AMLiberty Station NTC Park, 2455 Cushing Rd, San Diego, CA 92106, USANational Eating Disorders Awareness Week is February 24th-March 1st this year. It is the largest and best-known eating disorder outreach effort in the country! This year’s theme is Come as You Are: Hindsight is 20/20. This year’s goal to reflect on the big steps you have taken in recovery.
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