Erin Heald

Hi, I’m Erin Heald, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor providing therapy for children, adolescents, and adults in New York. I created my practice to offer a supportive, affirming space where clients can feel understood, respected, and empowered to move toward meaningful change.

I specialize in working with anxiety, trauma, emotional overwhelm, sensory stress, life transitions, ADHD, and autistic individuals. I also provide LGBTQIA+ affirming care and enjoy supporting clients who may appear to be managing well externally while feeling exhausted, stuck, or overwhelmed internally.

My background also includes accessible yoga, mindfulness, and meditation practices, which influence my understanding of the mind-body connection and nervous system regulation. I value creating a therapeutic relationship where clients feel safe, supported, and able to show up authentically without judgment.

My approach to therapy is compassionate, collaborative, and tailored to each individual client. I integrate evidence-based approaches including EMDR, mindfulness, self-compassion practices, somatic awareness, and nervous system regulation strategies to support healing and growth.

I believe therapy is not about “fixing” who you are, but helping you better understand yourself, build emotional regulation skills, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools that support lasting change. I work from a neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed perspective, recognizing the importance of creating a space where clients feel respected and understood.

Together, we focus on increasing self-awareness, reducing overwhelm, strengthening coping skills, and building greater self-trust and self-compassion.

The first session is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and begin building a comfortable therapeutic relationship. Clients can expect a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where they are encouraged to share at a pace that feels manageable for them.

During our initial session, we will discuss what brings you to therapy, current challenges, relevant history, strengths, goals, and what you hope to gain from the therapeutic process. I also welcome questions about therapy, my approach, or anything that would help you feel more comfortable.

My goal is for clients to leave the first session feeling heard, supported, and with a clearer understanding of how we can work together moving forward.