Ms. Heather Lortie, LCSW
(She/Her)
About Me
Heather is the founding director of The Collaborative for Holistic Therapy. Drawing on three decades experience across fields of human development - Heather blends EMDR with Somatic Experiencing, IFS, AEDP & many other deep experiential modalities to ensure each client’s unique needs are met as effectively and humanely as possible. She guides each client to rediscover their capacity to heal, grow and expand into the life they are born to live.
Our philosophy is informed by emerging breakthroughs in psychology, neuroscience, intercultural and social justice theory, trauma and resilience.
Education & Experience
Ed.M. Harvard Graduate School of Education
M.S.W. New York University
In addition to becoming certified in EMDR: Certified Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, Comprehensive Resource Model, AEDP level 3, Child/Teen/Family treatment.
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Adoption
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Birth Trauma/Pregnancy Loss
- Chronic Illness/Medical Issues
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Domestic Violence
- Family Issues
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Moral Injury
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Somatic Issues
- Spirituality
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Couples
- Expats
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- Infants/Toddlers (0-3)
- LGBTQ+
Language
- English
