Heidi graduated with her Master Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from UNC Charlotte in December 2014; she also received a certificate in Play Therapy from the Multicultural Play Therapy program at UNC Charlotte in 2014. Heidi has been working with children since beginning her counseling career in 2015 and has experience working with children in elementary and preschool settings. Heidi utilizes Child-Centered Play Therapy and Synergetic Play Therapy in her work with children; she also is trained in EMDR theory & skills and Theraplay theory and skills. Heidi loves working with children through play therapy and providing them with a safe place to express themselves. Heidi also has interests and experience working with childhood medical trauma; during the summer she spends a week volunteering as a cabin counselor at a local camp for kids with cancer and has a background in Child Life. In her free time Heidi enjoys playing with her dog, all things Star Wars, sewing projects, and Legos.