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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Heather
Heather Fairfax, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), holds licenses in Virginia and California and has eight years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family challenges, eating concerns, parenting strain, anger, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Her stated methods include client-centered work, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-focused therapy.
Heather uses a straightforward conversational style in sessions. She listens for what matters most and then works with each person to set practical steps. That can mean focused goal-setting, identifying patterns that get in the way, or processing painful memories at a pace the person can handle.
Her practice also addresses blended family issues, codependency, divorce and separation, family of origin problems, and first responder concerns. She notes attention to multicultural concerns, immigration issues, men's issues, money and financial stress, and postpartum depression. She includes coaching elements for people seeking direction with life purpose and career decisions.
Heather describes her work as collaborative. She combines person-centered conversation with tools from solution-focused and motivational approaches. For trauma and abuse she uses trauma-focused methods to help reduce distress and build coping skills.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented while allowing space to process strong emotions. She encourages small, achievable changes and checks progress over time. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. It helps people clarify what matters to them and make choices that reflect their values and goals.Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve ambivalence about change. It supports setting personal goals and increasing motivation for steps like improving relationships, managing mood, or changing behaviors.
Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes practical steps and short-term goals. It is useful for people who want concrete strategies to address specific problems and track progress quickly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences together and adjust methods as sessions progress. That collaborative process helps determine which combination of approaches fits best.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins, or avoid travel time. They also allow continuity of care when schedules or locations change. Licensed professionals commonly use online work to keep therapy practical and focused on measurable steps.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Virginia, California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, parenting, eating concerns, bipolar disorder, and related topics.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her approach is collaborative and practical. She combines client-centered conversation with motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a licensed therapist.
Which credentials and states are listed?
She is an LMFT and an LPC with licensure in California and Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.