Heather Childs(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Florida

Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression-Life coaching- Relationship issues-

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Accepting online

Out-of-network with insurances

$0-$150

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your plan qualifies.

About Specialties Locations Insurance & Fees

Professional statement

Heather Childs is a licensed Mental Health Counselor (Therapist) in Florida. She works with teens and adults including seniors. Heather has experience working with clients who are depressed or anxious, and she has a special interest in working with couples. She is a Certified Couples and Sex Informed Therapist.

Heather also has extended education in Positive Psychology, Anxiety Disorders and Coaching. Sometimes people just feel stuck in their career, relationship, or other dimensions of their lives, and helping clients move on to reach their goals is something that Heather really enjoys.

Heather works with principles of Cognitive –Behavioral Therapy, Positive Psychology, Psychoeducation and coaching. There are usually homework assignments to help clients reach goals.

Message to clients

My career has focused on helping people, first as a nurse and nurse practitioner, and now as a psychotherapist. I work in an empathic and nonjudgmental manner and strive to make clients feel comfortable no matter their gender, gender identity , ethnicity or religion.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 16 years

Self, Therapist

FL. International University, MS Psychological counseling, 2008

Licensure

Florida: MH10730

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Life coaching - Identifying intentions and implementing strategies to build resilience and work towards one’s personal, health, or career goals

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Couples

Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Insurance

Heather Childs is not in-network with any insurances.

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Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Heather Childs

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

Individual sessions:$150 (60min)
Sliding scale:$50 - $150