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Heather Kriken, Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California

Heather Kriken

Accepts Cigna
Individual therapy

Rula verifies every provider’s credentials and conducts regular quality reviews

LCSW
3+ years

Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), like Heather Kriken, are social workers trained to diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Heather has a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Cal Poly Humboldt.

Available virtually|CA
Specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Sleep or Insomnia
Trauma and PTSD
Style
Insightful
Warm
Collaborative

Hi there, I'm Heather!

Many parents find themselves overwhelmed, disconnected, emotionally reactive, or carrying the weight of childhood experiences they thought they had left behind. I help new and seasoned parents heal old wounds, understand the patterns shaping their lives today, and create healthier relationships with themselves and the people they love most.

My focus

As a clinician certified in Perinatal Mental Health, I specialize in supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, infertility, birth trauma, and the many emotional challenges that can arise during the transition to parenthood. I also work with "people pleasers" and high achievers navigating anxiety, burnout, and perfectionism.

My approach

I approach therapy through a trauma-informed lens, recognizing that many of our thoughts, emotions, and relationship patterns developed as ways to adapt and survive difficult experiences. I integrate mindfulness and nervous system regulation, EMDR, ACT, and CBT to help clients build resilience and process traumatic experiences.

Expertise

Focus populations

Single Mother
LGBTQIA+
Military/Veterans
Police/Fire/First Responders
+ 4 more

Therapy types

  • Individual Therapy

Ages served

  • Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Allegiance
  • Allied
  • Arlo

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from Cal Poly Humboldt.

Sessions

Video session
60 minutes

Next appointmentWednesday, Jul 15th