Heather Ward

Heather Ward, MA, LMFT, PMH-C, is a compassionate perinatal mental health specialist who supports individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood transitions. Trained at the University of Southern California, Heather blends evidence-based and psychodynamic approaches with a warm, collaborative style to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can process fears, grief, relationship shifts, and identity changes that often accompany the perinatal period.

Heather’s work centers on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders and the complex emotional adjustments of new parenting. She also treats depression and anxiety outside the perinatal context. Heather draws from attachment-based, psychodynamic, and mindfulness-oriented therapies, including training in mindful parenting, to help clients build emotional regulation skills, strengthen relationships, and cultivate resilience during emotionally intense life changes.

Known for her gentle presence and practical guidance, Heather is committed to supporting diverse family structures and promoting culturally sensitive, inclusive care for people of all backgrounds.

Heather’s approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and psychodynamically informed, blending evidence-based, attachment-focused, and mindfulness-oriented techniques. She creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to explore emotions, relational patterns, and identity shifts, using psychodynamic work to uncover underlying meanings and attachment-based strategies to repair connection.

After a session with Heather, clients gain a clearer understanding of the emotions and patterns contributing to their distress. They leave with practical coping tools for managing anxiety, low mood, and intense moments, including grounding techniques. Clients also gain new insights into relational and attachment dynamics, as well as personalized strategies for navigating challenges. Clients may feel validated, emotionally safer, and equipped with a collaborative plan for next steps in therapy.