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Dr. Heidt is a registereD psychologist practicing in Kelowna, British Columbia on the ancestral, traditional and unceded territory of the syilx Okanagan people
Approach
Dr. Heidt takes a collaborative approach to each client’s individual needs and cultural preferences, using treatments and techniques that are proven effective.
She knows the importance of therapeutic relationships and ensures her clients are heard and understood. She uses an integrative approach, including cognitive-behavioural (CBT), acceptance and commitment (ACT), and dialectical-behavioural therapy (DBT). She provides exposure and response prevention (ERP) to address symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and can offer prolonged exposure (PE) or cognitive-processing therapy (CPT) for symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other traumatic or stressful experiences.
Areas of practice
Dr. Heidt specializes in:
- Anxiety disorders and phobias
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder and intrusive thoughts
- Body dysmorphia and body-image issues
- Depression and low mood
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other trauma-related disorders, including developmental trauma
- Adjusting to and managing physical health conditions (e.g., chronic pain, chronic illness)
- Body-focused repetitive behaviors
- Somatic symptoms (e.g., unexplained weakness or dizziness, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures)
Client focus
- Children (10 to 13 years old)
- Adolescents
- Adults
- First responders
- RCMP members
- Veterans
- Children of first responders, RCMP members and veterans
Dr. Heidt provides individual psychotherapy to populations listed above. She doesn’t offer family or couples therapy, or comprehensive psychological assessments.
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