Heather J. Wright, Soul Haven Counseling

I've been a Clinical Social Worker for 11 years. I got my start working in pediatric heart transplant at UF Health, supporting families going through the crisis of their child needing life saving treatment. I then transitioned into community mental health working in a rural area treating children, adolescents, and adults. In 2018, myself, my husband and our two cats moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee where I provided therapy at the University of Tennessee Erlanger Health. A portion of my clients were Transgender teens and adults seeking gender affirming care through the UT Erlanger Health Endocrinology and Adolescent clinics. Another portion of those clients were adults struggling with mood issues ranging in severity to include bipolar, depression, anxiety, or struggling with pain related to medical issues and trauma. In 2020, I established a private practice in Chattanooga. As the pandemic progressed, I saw the high need for the support of our children and teens so I completed a certification in Synergetic Play Therapy. Shortly before that, I completed trainings in Somatic Experiencing. In the Spring of 2023, we returned to Gainesville, Fl. I then converted my practice to be solely telehealth. I'm dual licensed, which allows me to provide therapy to residents of Tennessee and Florida. Of course, knowing my career background doesn't provide the experience for how I show up in the therapy room. That requires actual presence! If you would like to get a feel for that before making an appointment, we can have a consult call, at no charge. In our work together, you can expect to connect with your core self in a deeper way. If you are confused, I'll support you in uncovering and discovering your truth. You'll learn to access and connect with your internal strength- allowing for clarity, hope and peace in the present.