Heather Whitefield, LMHC, CO | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Heather Whitefield

Focus areas

Anxiety

Mental Health Problem

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Social Anxiety

Insomnia

Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Heather Whitefield

Heather received her Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling at Nova Southeastern University. Heather has extensive background and experience working with individuals of all ages, adults, children, adolescents providing individual, family and group therapy in outpatient, inpatient, in-home settings as well as negotiating conflict and stabilizing crisis onsite. Heather has past experience collaborating services with DCF, DUI/Drug/Family Courts, Targeted Case Management and Law Enforcement as Family Intervention Clinician, working to reunify families struggling with substance abuse, treating trauma and negative family dynamics including guiding parents to utilize appropriate parenting strategies. Additionally, she has extensive experience and training in trauma, DV, abuse, crisis stabilization and conflict management, working as a Licensed Trauma Clinician at BayCare Behavioral Health, as a First Responder/Licensed Crisis Intervention Clinician with the Pasco Mobile Response Team BayCare, as a Suicide Line Counselor and a Trauma/Sexual Abuse First Responder on the S.A.R.T. Team at the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay. Heather supervised a Crisis and Threat Team – responding to District Threat Assessments for students presenting with life threatening and unsafe behaviors to self and others in Pinellas County Schools. Heather completed contract work with the United Way of Pasco, providing therapeutic trauma support for their Human Trafficking Survivors Program. Heather continues to work with HCA in inpatient psychiatric units working on Unit IDT teams to provide appropriate clinical support with diagnosis/treatment, identifying levels of care, assigning appropriate risk levels and monitoring safety as well as leading psychoeducational groups.

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.*Please note: If you are looking for ADHD care, I do not prescribe controlled medications like Adderall or Ritalin. However, we can support you with therapy and other medications commonly used in ADHD treatment, such as Strattera and Intuniv.*

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Nightmares

Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Brightside Health

Education and training

Nova Southeastern University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling

NPI number

1659879245

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Overall rating

5.00

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Heather Whitefield?

Generally, Heather Whitefield has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Heather Whitefield's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Heather Whitefield accepting new patients?

Heather Whitefield generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Heather Whitefield's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Heather Whitefield accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Heather Whitefield online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Heather Whitefield using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Heather Whitefield work with?

Heather Whitefield works with Brightside Health.

What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Whitefield?

Heather Whitefield frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Whitefield on their profile.