Heather Andrew, MSW RSW
(she/her/hers)
About Me
Heather Andrew is the founder of Aspen Wellness Centre. Heather is a Registered Social Worker and has been a Mental Health Therapist for over five years, supporting clients with a variety of needs including complex trauma, PTSD, grief, anxiety, depression, family conflict and more. Heather is passionate about providing trauma informed care to her clients and is a fierce advocate for mental health awareness. Heather is a proud ally of the LGBTQIA2S+ and Indigenous communities. Heather's pronouns are she/her/hers.
Education & Experience
University of Guelph - BAH - Psychology Co-op University of Calgary - MSW - Clinical Specialization Certified EMDR Clinician (certification pending) Certified Grief Recovery Specialist Level 2 Reiki Practitioner Heather has spent the past three years working as a school based therapist in an inner-city school, and as a therapist serving clients with Children's Services involvement. She is very experienced in supporting diverse clients with complex needs by striving to build safe, trusting relationships with individuals and families. Heather is experienced in providing individual therapy for children (8 years+), youth, adults and families. She is also a skilled group facilitator and presenter.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
-Alberta College of Social Workers -Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Support Workers -Nova Scotia College of Social Workers -Certified Grief Recovery Specialist -Certified EMDR Clinician (certification pending)
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Performance Enhancement
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Survivor's Guilt
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
Language
- English
Insurance
- BlueCross BlueShield
- Sliding Scale
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