About Heather

Meet Heather

Heather Russell is a licensed psychotherapist with a profound interest in the spiritual arts and wellness. She holds certifications in Reiki and Healing Touch and is currently training in the art of Jin Shin Jyutsu. Heather offers a collaborative, client-centered approach that fosters physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual growth.

With a master’s degree in Transpersonal Psychotherapy, Heather supports individuals in living more fully on the earth and in their bodies, guiding them to embrace the human experience rather than focusing solely on transcendence. She has an intuitive gift for identifying where people feel stuck and assisting them in unraveling what holds them back, helping them move forward on their journey.

Heather’s own experiences with early and ongoing trauma have given her a deep understanding of suffering. Through her self-healing journey, she has cultivated self-compassion, which now informs her ability to support others in their healing processes. Growing up in an unsupportive family provided Heather with countless opportunities to connect with nature where she learned to calm her nervous system by running freely in the woods, ultimately deepening her connection to herself.

A lover of nature, Heather holds an abiding awe for both the natural world and the nature of the human body, spirit, and soul. This devotion has inspired a deep curiosity and a commitment to embody and understand what Buddhists call bodhicitta, or immeasurable love—the capacity to love and be loved.

Heather discovered her inner adventurer through global travel and adrenaline sports, but more importantly, she has realized that this adventurous spirit empowers her to pursue her soul’s callings with courage and radical commitment.

In her early 20s, while traveling in Asia, Heather embarked on her spiritual journey through formal meditation training. That transformative trip laid the foundation for much of the work she now does with others. Meditation and mindfulness practices have supported her in becoming the person she is today.

She has worked with individuals from diverse backgrounds across various clinical settings, including assessing inpatient psychiatric needs and supporting those living with complex trauma. Heather has also worked extensively on mobile crisis teams, helping patients and families navigate life’s most challenging moments. These intense experiences have equipped her with the skills to offer honest, direct support to help clients address and resolve their concerns.