Heather Nisenbaum

My communication style

Because a relationship is the foundation of the therapeutic process, I seek to build one that provides warmth, flexibility, collaboration, and trust. It is in such a setting that goals can most easily be met and sustained. Everyone deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful and fulfilled life.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have had extensive experience in providing the assessment and treatment of hospitalized patients with medical and psychiatric issues. As you would imagine, this typically involved a pragmatic, problem-oriented approach to those in crisis or having major life events. This experience is tempered by my own therapeutic journey.

My goals for you

We are all experts in our own lives and experiences, and so I view goal setting as a collaborative effort led by the client. I am there to nurture and, at times, challenge thoughts or actions that are not serving the development of goals. The most important value in seeking change is authenticity, both with ourselves and each other.

Our first session

First sessions with a new therapist can often feel daunting. I try to approach each first session as a welcoming experience. My goal is to make individuals feel safe and reassured. A lot of questions are asked about one's history and journey into therapy, and we begin to tease out some goals to work on as a team.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White