My name is Heather, and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor. I hope this page helps you get a better sense of my therapeutic style and determine whether we are a great fit.
Heather Watkins, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor (she, her)
- Work best with: Preteen, Teen, Adults, Older Adults, Parents, Veterans, First Responders, Medical Professionals, LGBTQ+ Community
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
Self Scheduling
Seeking help and finding the right therapist for you can be a daunting and challenging process. The key to positive, lasting change is finding a therapist who will tailor your treatment based on your individual needs and strengths, and help you overcome the behaviors and thoughts that are getting in your way. You need someone who will listen and understand you without judgment, support you through these changes, be honest with you, and challenge you when needed.
I have been a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas for 10 years. My therapy style is warm, compassionate, and collaboratives. I aim to create a space where patients feel seen and supported while also providing gentle challenging to promote insight and growth. My goal is to help patients work through life’s challenges, heal from past negative experiences, and feel empowered to make meaningful changes in their lives.
Our work together will be tailored toward your unique needs in an interactive, compassionate, flexible, and consistently supportive environment. I use a variety of evidence-based therapy treatments based on each patient and their current issues and preferences. Patients often say that I am calm and down-to-earth, which helps them feel safe opening up. They appreciate that I truly listen without judgment and also gently challenge them when necessary to see things from a new perspective. Many have shared that my balance of warmth and gentle honesty helps them make real, lasting changes.
Credentials
Education
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, University of Texas at Tyler, 2014
Personal Interests
In my spare time, I enjoy working out, going to any body of water (lake, river, ocean) when I can, playing board games, listening to music, trying new activities and food, and spending time with friends and family. I graduated from Texas A&M University and I am a diehard Aggie. I am a certified scuba diver and, and I love traveling to new places that I can dive and explore. I also enjoy spending time with my super cute miniature dachshund named Lola.
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Curative
- Employers Health Network
- Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Seton Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Self Pay
$180
Self-pay and out-of-pocket session costs for clients without insurance coverage for mental health services.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Trauma and PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, Domestic Abuse
Expertise
- ADD / ADHD
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Codependency
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Gender Identity (LGBTQ)
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Marital Conflict / Partner Conflict
- Mood Swings
- Panic Attacks
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Procrastination
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity (LGBTQ)
- Social Anxiety
- Stress / Burnout
- Trauma / PTSD
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Existential
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Locations
San Antonio Office
location_on17806 Interstate Highway 10
Suite 312 and Suite 314
San Antonio, Texas 78257
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Suite 312 and Suite 314
San Antonio, Texas 78257
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Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Preteens, Teens, Adults, Older Adults (12-65+)
- Participant Types: Individuals
- Language Spoken: English