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Heidi McGreal

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Licensed Professional Counselor​

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hello@connectionsfirst.org

Expertise & Specialties:

  • Trauma and PTSD

  • Depression and Mood Disorders

  • Grief and Loss

  • Life Transitions

  • Self-esteem and Identity Issues

  • Shame and Guilt

  • Stress Management

  • Anxiety Disorders

  • Attachment Issues

  • Behavioral and Emotional Dysregulation

  • Dual Diagnosis

  • Trauma-informed Care

  • Women’s Mental Health

Therapy Approaches & Training:

  • Person-Centered Therapy

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Somatic and Body Based Practices

  • Strength-Based Therapy

  • Compassion Focused Therapy

  • Existential-Humanistic Therapy

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Mindfulness-Based Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Certified Somatic Therapy Foundations Practitioner

​​Meet Heidi (She/Her):

I believe connecting with oneself is the place from which to connect with others, and the therapeutic relationship can be a safe space to explore your authentic self with curiosity, compassion and attention. I value diversity and inclusivity and am LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC-affirming, de-centering dominant narratives through a culturally responsive lens.

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I enjoy supporting adults navigating challenges related to trauma, emotional neglect, attachment wounds, depression, low self-esteem, chronic feelings of emptiness, and those seeking to find meaning and a deeper sense of self. My practice is inclusive and LGBTIA+ and BIPOC-affirming with a culturally responsive lens.

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Therapeutic Approach:

My approach is strength-based and trauma-informed, harnessing strategies from Somatic-based Therapies, Psychodynamic Therapy, Compassion-Focused, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, among others. I encourage self-reflection, curious exploration with a nonjudgmental stance, and I welcome your creative practices to be a part of your path toward healing.​

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Clinical Background:

I received my master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a Certificate in Trauma Counseling from Antioch University New England, and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oregon. My experience has included working with a diverse array of adults across the lifespan struggling with experiences of trauma, depression, loss and grief, anxiety, low self-esteem and identity.

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What to Expect in Therapy:

Our journey together will be one of honoring your experiences and adaptations, while co-creating an experience that is exploratory and relational to support your goals in therapy. As your therapist, my style is warm, attuned, collaborative and direct, with a bit of playfulness along the way.

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The most important factor influencing whether therapy works is the relationship between therapist and client. Do you feel understood and safe? Do I ‘get’ you? Reaching out for support can feel vulnerable yet leaning into vulnerability can often lead to connection. I welcome the opportunity to connect with you and to answer any questions you may have to explore whether we may be a good fit for one another on the path toward your healing.

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