Heidi Van Doeren
MSEd, LPC, CAC

   
 

PSYCHOTHERAPY
5867 Forbes Avenue
                      Squirrel Hill, PA 15217
                      412.521.3688 hvd@heidivandoeren.com

"There is no greater pain than the estrangement from ones' true self" author unknown
  PHILOSOPHY:  I operate primarily from the Gestalt perspective, although I continually integrate other  healing principles into my work. The most prominent one involves the role our thoughts/beliefs/feelings play in manifesting our "reality" & creating our future, as suggested by the new discoveries in Quantum physics. 
 
TRAINING
: Since 1990, I have trained therapists & clients on Anger, Fear, Shame & working with Trauma & Addiction. 
 
  EDUCATION: I graduated from Slippery Rock University in 1987 with a BS in Psychology & a BS in Information Science & received my Masters in Counseling (MSEd) in 1991 from Duquesne University.  I completed my post graduate training in Gestalt Methods from the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland in 1999.  I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) & a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC).
  EXPERIENCE: I worked for Gateway Rehab Center from 1987 until 2000, where I gained extensive experience working with groups, individuals & families. In 1995, I opened my Private Practice, which became full time in 2000.  I value the diversity in private practice; working with the uniqueness inherent in each individual is both captivating & fulfilling to me.  My caseload is comprised primarily with individuals & couples, & I have great interest in group therapy as well. 
  FEE:  I do not participate in any insurance networks, but a few of my clients have been creative in seeking partial reimbursement for therapy (out-of-network benefits, HSA's & FSA's).  My fee is $80 for a 50 minute session.