Heather Champion (She/Her)
Counselor/Therapist, LMHC, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Court Mediator
In-Person in Inverness, FL 34452
Online in Florida
In a session with me, I will be honest but also supportive. My goal is to get you to a place where you do not need me because we have worked together to help you build a supportive and fulfilling life. To that end, I will incorporate counseling in emotional processing, interpersonal communication, self-care, and career into your sessions because it is our whole lives that determine our happiness and ability to handle stress.
I have about 10 years of experience as a psychotherapist. Before becoming a therapist, I worked in business as an efficiencies expert. I have a wide variety of experience from my time in business working in IT and business administration in various markets (from finance to manufacturing).
My decision to become a therapist was based on my need to restart my life more happily and healthily a little over 10 years ago. I take a more existential approach to psychotherapy and utilize other approaches such as CBT and DBT and teach about the brain and how it reacts to stress.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Psychoanalytic Therapy Based on Freud’s theories, it explores unconscious conflicts and past experiences. It seeks to bring hidden issues into awareness.
- Psychoeducational Therapy Provides education and coping tools about mental health conditions. It empowers clients with knowledge and practical skills.
Approach Description: A good therapist will meet the client where they are and utilize the best methodology to help the client to feel both safe and vulnerable enough to delve into the deeper issues that are causing poor behaviors. When working with my clients I will use whatever methodology that I feel may be helpful to create a bond where you feel safe enough to share and discuss what is happening in your world.
Education & Credentials
Heather Champion LMHC, Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Court Mediator
- Female
- License # MH14392
- Licensed in Florida
- Practicing Since 2013
Education: MA in Mental Health Counseling - Adelphi University, Garden City, NY
MA in Industrial/Organizational Psychology - Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY
BA in Psychology - Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY
Finances
Fees
- Average Session Fee $110
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Sliding scale is open to everyone. I request that you offer a rate that is comfortable for you and a frequency that you can make that happen and we can work from there.
- Accepts Insurance
- BCBS, Aetna, UHC, Cigna, Medicare
Heather Champion Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available In-Person in Inverness, FL 34452
- Available Online for residents of Florida
- Online Therapy Details: Simple Practice portal
You feel lonely, disconnected, and empty, Maybe you notice yourself withdrawing or feeling alone in a full room of loved ones. Maybe you find yourself bottling up your feelings and afraid to talk about things that bother you. And maybe sometimes this leads you to impulsive behaviors thinking things like "how did I get here?" Maybe you feel like there's a hole where your heart should be. Or perhaps you are overwhelmed with your life and cannot find any time for yourself.
Now let's imagine your life a little differently, like feeling good about yourself. Recognizing when you need help and asking for it, or maybe just letting others know what is happening for you. Noticing when your feelings are in the driver's seat and taking back control.
At Maitri Counseling Services, LLC, we work to help you take control back and be the driver of your life. For more information about us please see our website. We know life can be stressful and finding time for yourself can be difficult, so we offer flexible hours on evenings and weekends.