Dr. Heather A. Okvat
Psychologist, PhD (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Mesa, AZ 85274
Let's Connect (480) 531-9809
I work with individual adults with a variety of problems in living and believe in intermittent therapy throughout the life course. If you're looking to enhance your self-esteem and self-kindness, learning to be assertive, or wanting to be seen for who you really are - and knowing yourself who this is, I am here to support you. My private practice is small and focused on people coping with anxiety, chronic illness including chronic pain, and depression. It's not easy being a human, and you don't have to go it alone. If you are motivated to better manage life's challenges, I look forward to hearing from you.
I am a mindfulness-based therapist with a long-term meditation practice. From this foundation and many years of training in cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-based therapies, I strive to help you tap your internal healing capacities and make your life better, even in daunting times.
My goals are first to understand your experiences and second to offer you something useful. Bearing in mind that your issues are not yours alone, but are embedded in larger systems, let's consider your challenges in the context of family, society, and even the natural world. Drawing on many resources, we can move towards healing, growth, balance, and joy.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Dr. Heather A. Okvat now - (480) 531-9809
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Finances
Fees
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Out of Network
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Dr. Heather A. Okvat
Psychologist, PhD
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Arizona / PSY-005208 Heather A. Okvat
- In Practice for 13 Years
- License: New York State 019994 / 2013
- Membership with American Psychological Association & Arizona Psychological Association
- Attended Arizona State University, PhD, Graduated 2011
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Dr. Heather A. Okvat
Psychologist, PhD
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Death & Dying
- Depression
- Eco-anxiety, Eco-grief & Climate distress
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (480) 531-9809
Dr. Heather A. Okvat
Psychologist, PhD
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish semi-fluently, and some French
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
I also speak
Spanish semi-fluently, and some French
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Cutting the Ties That Bind
- Eclectic
- Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
- Feminist
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Positive Psychology
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (480) 531-9809
Dr. Heather A. Okvat
Psychologist, PhD
Groups
Women's Pain Management Group - online
I offer an 8-session mindfulness-based training for chronic pain management in women only. Group size is typically 4 to 6 women. We meet once a week for 2 hours for 8 weeks. Please contact me for more information and to let me know if you'd like to be notified when another round of the group launches. Also share your day/time availability, as group days/times are based on the needs of those individuals who are interested in participating.
Expertise
Chronic Pain
Women's Issues
Age
Adults
Email Dr. Heather A. Okvat about this group or call - (480) 531-9809
Location
Nearby Areas
Neighborhoods
Take the first step to help. Call now - (480) 531-9809
Dr. Heather A. Okvat
Psychologist, PhD