What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Most personable, caring therapist I have ever had the joy of working with. Helped me with my issues from start to finish and genuinely feel like a new person now, thanks in no small part to her.”
Cameron S.June 4, 2022Video visit
“I saw Dr. Heather Sheets for the first time. She listened to my concern. I am continuing to see her. ”
Mahkameh A.March 3, 2022Video visit
About Dr. Heather Sheets
Focus areas
Anxiety
Stress
Cognitive Therapy
Therapy
Psychotherapy
Worry
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Emotionally Focused
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Integrative
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Interpersonal
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Heather Sheets
Hello! Welcome to my therapy practice. Below is a little about me and how I believe therapy can work for you.
There are certain transition points in life: moments when you identify a shift in your inner dialogue, recognize a need for lasting change, or decide it's time to choose which of your life experiences should be footnotes and which should be part of your greater narrative. I believe these are moments of opportunity-and together, we can use the discomfort caused by life changes, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, or other stressors to navigate the next portion of your life journey in a brave, healthy direction.
Using emotion-focused therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques, I help identify the relationship between your thoughts, feelings, and the choices that follow. I will work with you to embrace your true self and create a life that is authentic and emotionally fulfilling.
In our work together, we will build healthy spaces in your mind by examining how your self-talk influences your experience of the world around you, unchecking the boxes others have assigned to you, and pressing start on a new, stronger version of yourself.
I have been in clinical practice since 2001, with 16 years of experience as a licensed clinical psychologist in both public and private practice. I truly love my job as a clinical psychologist!
I earned my Bachelor's degree from James Madison University, my Master's in Psychology and PsyD from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, and completed a fellowship at Northwestern University.
I look forward to learning more about you and your goals for change.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Please note, I do not accept heath insurance.
As a therapist, I work to create a environment for you to talk. I love this part of my job. I would love to offer you insight, feedback, counsel in all the ways that we see fit as we learn more about one another. I am a NO judgement therapist.
I care about my clients not just getting better but seeing how their lives change and they thrive. Endings with clients are sad because I no longer have the incredible privilege of witnessing their life journeys. Ending are also much sweeter when a client doesn’t credit me with their identified personal changes but instead gives the credit rightfully to themselves.
At the end of our work, I hope the identified strengths, skill sets, coping mechanisms, positive qualities, and personal characteristics they have at the end of therapy they now see were present all along. Present before they even met me.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Please note, I DO NOT accept health insurance. You will be billed for all sessions.
Our first session is used to help identify your therapy goals and provide you with information about how I work as a therapist.
Simply put, I would love to listen to your story. It’s my favorite part of this profession. I want to know you and about all the things that have helped shape and have made you who you are today.
The first session involves A LOT of questions! I want to learn all about you; why you are coming to therapy; what you enjoy about your life as well as what you want to change.
By the end of the first session, together we develop goals you would like to accomplish in therapy. These goals will include thoughts, feelings, and maybe even physical experiences of anxiety and distress you want to change.
I like to start ongoing sessions by hearing about your week, your life events, your stressors but also your positives. I truly believe in strength based therapy and while we will talk about what is bothering you; its essential to also talk about what is going well.
In some sessions, we may set goals or tasks for you to work on during the week, its important that I follow up to see how that task or goal felt and what worked and didn't.
Each session is also about having you leave with a plan to implement to change what you did not like about the previous week as well as space to feel, process, and share your experience.
Dr. Heather Sheets is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $225 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $225 for 45 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
I do not accept insurance, I will provide you with a superbill you can submit to your health insurance company for out of network reimbursement.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Chicago School of Professional Psychology (PsyD)
- James Madison University (Bachelor's)
- Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Master's in Psychology
- Northwestern University (Fellowship)
- University of Notre Dame (Internship)
Professional memberships
- American Psychological Association
- Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists
- National Register of Health Service Psychologists
- Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards
NPI number
1508054610
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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6 reviews
Most relevant
I saw Dr. Heather Sheets for the first time. She listened to my concern. I am continuing to see her.
March 3, 2022Mahkameh A.Verified patientVideo visit
Most personable, caring therapist I have ever had the joy of working with. Helped me with my issues from start to finish and genuinely feel like a new person now, thanks in no small part to her.
June 4, 2022Cameron S.Verified patientVideo visit
I met with Dr. Sheets for 10 sessions and found she listened well, addressed what I wanted out of therapy, and we quickly made progress. I would return if needed.
More than 1 year agoEB
April 4, 2022Amy K.Verified patientVideo visit
February 15, 2022Destynee B.Verified patientVideo visit
More than 1 year agoEB
How soon can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Sheets?
Generally, Dr. Heather Sheets has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Dr. Sheets's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Dr. Heather Sheets accepting new patients?
Dr. Heather Sheets generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Dr. Sheets's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Dr. Heather Sheets accept my insurance?
Choose your insurance plan to verify if Dr. Sheets is in-network.
Can I make an appointment with Dr. Heather Sheets online?
Yes, you can make an appointment online with Dr. Sheets using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.
What practice does Dr. Heather Sheets work with?
Dr. Heather Sheets works with Dr. Heather Sheets, PLLC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Heather Sheets?
Dr. Heather Sheets frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Heather Sheets on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Heather Sheets speak?
Dr. Heather Sheets speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Heather Sheets in reviews?
6 patients have reviewed Dr. Heather Sheets. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.