My name is Heather Adaro, and I am a licensed mental health counselor and a substance use disorder professional, with about 5 years of professional work experience as a therapist, but over 20 years of experience in the counseling profession. I am certified in trauma therapy, and have a passion for helping people create peace with their pasts by focusing on the present. I like to take a neuroscientifically based approach that helps support change by using the natural ways our brains work, and enjoy collaborating with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be noticed, experienced, and shared without fear of judgment. I use a variety of therapeutic techniques, depending on your individual needs, including cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavior therapy, and acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as strategies from liberation psychology to empower you to your wellness, however, you define that, in all areas of your life. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change, and I am excited to be here to support you in that journey.