HEATHER INGRAM, LCMHC, CRC

Heather (she,her,hers) Grew up with family members living with mental illness which gave her a deeply personal perspective on how important compassionate, quality mental health care is for clients and families. She works with adults and families seeking treatment for complex mental health issues including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and co-occurring substance use. She enjoys helping clients manage life transitions and coping with change, parenting support (including parenting children with special needs), adjustment to disability and chronic illness/chronic pain, stress management, and lasting lifestyle behavioral change. Heather’s 20 years in the corporate world uniquely positions her to navigate workplace issues, burnout, women’s needs in the workplace, job changes, and second careers. Using a strengths-based, value-driven approach to therapy, Heather incorporates multiple modalities including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and ketamine-assisted psychotherapy based on client needs. As a Duke-trained health coach, Heather includes health and wellness strategies (sleep, nutrition, movement) into her sessions as appropriate and believes that optimal health is a strategic integration of mind, body, and spirit.