Heather Nickerson, LPC, NCC

Associate Director

Heather Nickerson is a licensed Professional Counselor, EMDR certified, and board certified to provide License Eligible supervision. Heather received her bachelor’s degree in psychology & philosophy from Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia and her master’s in counseling from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia. Heather has been practicing for more than 15 years with youth and adults in community, school, hospital, and virtual settings. She is a Certified EMDR clinician, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and National Certified Counselor with additional training in CBT, DBT, FFT, ACE’s, & ASIST. She has experience with a myriad of mental health concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, trauma, psychosis, familial strain, mood disorders, behavioral concerns in children, couples therapy, and phase of life challenges. Heather is adamant about engaging with everyone she serves through a person-centered, individual, and strength-based collaborative alliance. Heather is highly motivated and passionate about supporting others on their path to healing, growing, and thriving as their best versions of self.