Heather Martarella

Dr. Heather Martarella is an expert on helping clients reclaim their lives and find relief from chronic pain and insomnia/sleep issues. She also provides treatment for those who are coping with chronic illness, most recently including Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome. Dr. Martarella became passionate about specializing in treatment chronic pain after experiencing her own physical injury in 2012, which left her with chronic pain for years which significantly changed her lifestyle. Years after her injury, she was able to begin recovering and now manages the occasional pain flare up well and enjoys a good quality of life and is committed to helping others find relief, too. These clients’ physical situations often manifest into anxiety, depression, insomnia, relationship conflicts, fatigue and irritability or overwhelm. Life as you knew it may have stopped, but there is hope, and Dr. Martarella can help you find it again.

Dr. Martarella uses many evidence-based therapy modalities and will develop the best combination for each client based in their personal needs and goals. For those suffering from sleep difficulties, she provides Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), to help clients improve their sleep. For those with trauma history, whether from childhood, medical or other traumas, she may provide EMDR or Trauma-Informed CBT, to help clients heal from trauma. Dr. Martarella encourages clients to pay attention to their body's responses and incorporates biofeedback treatment when appropriate. Dr. Martarella also emphasizes self-compassion for clients who are often hard on themselves.

Dr. Martarella earned a Master's then a Doctoral degree (PsyD in 2005); she has been providing psychological treatment since 2000. She recognizes the unique toll that physical pain or chronic illness causes and helps clients reclaim their life after these setbacks. She offers compassionate, empathetic care to help you feel safe and ready to improve your life.