Heather DeVilliers , LPC

Heather DeVilliers has worked in the mental health field for 16 years and brings a steady, compassionate presence to the therapeutic process. She is motivated by helping people find greater balance, experience more joy, and establish a sense of calm in their everyday lives.

She integrates art into her clinical work as an Art Therapist, using creative expression to access emotions and stories that can be difficult to name. She often references Georgia O'Keeffe's line, "I found I could say things with colors and shapes that I couldn't say any other way, things I had no words for," to describe how art can open new paths to understanding.

Heather pays careful attention to the experience of being heard, recognizing that many people feel overlooked or that conversations can become waiting rooms for the next speaker. She aims to create a space where clients feel genuinely listened to, validated, and respected.

Drawing on years of lived experience in the field, Heather is comfortable sitting with others through challenging, overwhelming moments. She honors the courage it takes to begin therapy and views the work as a collaborative journey, accompanying people as they explore change and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Remote Sessions

Heather draws on several evidence-based methods that translate well to online work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a nonjudgmental environment where the client leads the conversation and the therapist offers empathy and support - this approach is useful for building trust and exploring personal values and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and related behaviors, then introduces practical tools to shift those patterns. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress. DBT can be especially helpful when strong emotions or relationship challenges interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Heather collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as the relationship and goals evolve.

Online therapy with Heather is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited mobility. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access licensed professionals and therapists from different settings.