Dr. Heather C.
Clinical Psychology
Somatic Approaches for
Creatives
Dr. Heather C. is a licensed clinical psychologist who specializes in therapy for creatives. Creative people have jobs that are not traditional, stressors that are unique, and ways of operating that can be helpful when exploring mental health skills to manage challenges.
An area of expertise includes working with performing artists. With her background as a SAG/AFTRA/AEA actor who earned a PhD in clinical psychology with a somatic concentration, she has a unique understanding of the challenges that performing artists face. She is licensed to work in most states in the United States.
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Licensed Clinical Psychologist CA #35039
Licensed Professional Counselor IL #178015649
Supervisor Dr. Melissa Rowland, Lic. 071008544
Dr. Heather has a book contract with Routledge and is currently writing a book on mental health for actors.
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"Can I Get A Witness?" article on balance of witnessing as a healer and being a caregiver for DIRI Journal, in press.
Dr. Heather is presented at the Stanislavski and Psychology Symposium in Malta in November 2024:
Somatic Psychology and Chekhov: A Perfect Pairing.
Posted on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8uZKgIkISc
Areas of Expertise
Therapy for Performing Artists, Emotional Intelligence, Trauma around Birth, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Early Years as Parent & Somatic Psychology, and somatic integration
Movement: Rolfing (bodyworker for 30 years), Alexander, Felkenkrais, Fitzmaurice, Growtowski, Laban, Lecoq, Sensory Awareness, Commedia, and more
Individual Therapy
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goals for therapy
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why now
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past experience with therapy
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insurance information including group and member number or if no insurance
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Contact Dr. Heather C.
If you have any questions or would like to schedule an appointment, please fill out the form below.
Dr. Heather accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and Aetna.
Hourly session rate is $160. Sliding scale for limited clients.
Virtual work covered by insurance for most states in USA.
Lake Behavioral Health Associates
627 Lake Street, Suite 213
River Forest, IL 60305
Tel: 818.298.1828
