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Dr. Naharia Heard

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Virginia with over 10 years of experience. I am a mother and Army veteran with an extensive background and training in working with individuals with mental health issues as well as those that struggle with daily stress of relationships, work and depression. I specialize in providing services to individuals and families that are having difficulties managing stress and anxiety, struggling with coping skills, anxiety, depression, sexual abuse, combat, substance abuse, family and relational issues. I have a Doctorate in Mental Health Counseling and I am a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor.

Specialties
•Depression
•Trauma and PTSD
•Grief
Issues
•Anger Management
•Anxiety
•Career Counseling
•Divorce
•Dual Diagnosis
•Ethnic/Cultural Issues
•Life Transitions
•Marital and Premarital
•Relationship Issues
•Stress
•Substance Use
•Women’s Issues
Mental Health
•Personality Disorders
Types of Therapy
• Coaching
• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
•Cognitive Processing (CPT)
• Dialectical (DBT)
• Family / Marital
• Family Systems
• Humanistic
• Interpersonal
• Motivational Interviewing
• Multicultural
• Narrative
• Person-Centered
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Strength-Based
•Structural Family Therapy
• Trauma Focused
Modality
•Individuals
•Couples
•Family

I look forward to working with you!

Years Experience: 10
Location: Virginia, United States
Accepting New Clients: No
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: No
NPI Number: 1386009868
Credentials: VA LPC 0701006735
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: LPC (Virginia) #0701006735 exp 2026-06-30
List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting, Anger, Self esteem, Career, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Gay, Christian, Non-religious
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: Yes
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Dr. Naharia Heard

Veteran counselor focused on healing and resilience
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma informed care
  • Individuals, couples, families

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About

Dr. Naharia Heard is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with more than 10 years of clinical experience. She is a mother and an Army veteran who brings both personal perspective and professional expertise to her work. She holds a Virginia professional counseling license (VA LPC 0701006735), has earned a Doctorate in Mental Health Counseling, and is a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor.

Dr. Heard provides services to individuals and families coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, substance use, grief, LGBT concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger management, self-esteem difficulties, career concerns, and compassion fatigue. She also offers coaching support and work with dual-diagnosis and other complex presentations when appropriate.

Her clinical approach draws from a broad range of therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive processing therapy (CPT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), trauma-focused methods, family and structural family therapy, motivational interviewing, person-centered and humanistic approaches, narrative work, solution-focused brief therapy, strength-based techniques, interpersonal and multicultural modalities, and coaching. Dr. Heard works with individuals, couples, and families. She looks forward to working with you.

Location: Virginia, United States
Years Experience: 10
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: Yes
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Addictions, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting, Anger, Self esteem, Career, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Gay, Christian, Non-religious
Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: No
Accepting International Clients: No

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: VA LPC 0701006735
  • NPI Number: 1386009868
  • License: LPC (Virginia) #0701006735 exp 2026-06-30

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How much experience does Dr. Naharia Heard have?

Dr. Naharia Heard has 10 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Dr. Naharia Heard a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Naharia Heard is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia, holding the license VA LPC 0701006735.

In which languages does Dr. Naharia Heard provide therapy?

Dr. Naharia Heard provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Naharia Heard located?

Dr. Naharia Heard is located in Virginia.

How can I work with Dr. Naharia Heard as my therapist?

Clients can work with Dr. Naharia Heard via phone, video, live chat, or in-app messaging.

How much does therapy with Dr. Naharia Heard cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

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