Heather Lawlor

Heather is a dedicated Registered Psychotherapist with nearly two decades of experience supporting individuals across the lifespan. Heather holds a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, and is a Certified EMDR Therapist. Heather has advanced certifications in the treatment of addiction and mental health from the University of Toronto.

In sessions with Heather, you will engage in a journey toward self-discovery, personal growth, and enhanced well-being. Healing from trauma is a process, and Heather is here to gently guide you along your unique path.

Employing a diverse range of therapeutic modalities—including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and harm reduction approaches, Heather is equipped to provide a range of therapeutic modalities to meet your individual needs.  

Heather primarily provides individual psychotherapy sessions to youth (16+) and adults dealing with:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• PTSD and Complex PTSD

• First Responder mental health

• Grief and loss (e.g., loved ones, pets, jobs, life transitions)

• Emotional dysregulation

• Low self-esteem

• Parenting challenges

• Interpersonal relationship difficulties (boundary-setting, attachment, emotional management, negative thought patterns)

• Addictions and substance abuse

• Occupational stress

• Chronic pain

• Childhood trauma

• Fertility issues, postpartum depression, and related concerns

• Neurodivergent challenges

• LGBTQ+ Community challenges 

• Minority populations stressors (ie. using traditional practices for Indigenous populations)

• Socioeconomic problems

• Extensive experience working with individuals in remote communities.

Heather strives to create a safe and supportive environment where you can build trust and address the areas of your life that feel overwhelming or unbalanced. Utilizing a collaborative approach, she will partner with you to navigate your challenges with compassion and care. Taking the step to seek help requires bravery, and Heather recognizes that everyone has the potential to be the hero of their own story.