Heather Harper, LCSW Clinical Director
Hi, I'm Heather!
Thanks for taking some time to get to know me and my practice. I believe no matter the circumstances, all people have strengths, victories, and a desire to better themselves. Everyone has specific needs and responds differently to various treatment interventions; therefore, I use various therapeutic tools and interventions to create a unique treatment experience for all clients.
I provide a space without judgement, we all have struggles and I believe we were not meant to go through this world alone. My hope is that the experience is empowering and a time of personal growth. Therapy allows us to develop additional insight, skills, and tools to improve and build on where a person is currently. I look forward to working with you! I have worked in a wide variety of settings such as schools, inpatient, outpatient, home based, emergency services, respite care, & community mental health. I have focused on family systems/conflict, school based concerns, special education, behavioral management, parenting skills, domestic violence, sexual assault, substance abuse, trauma, and couples work. I believe a system of working together, including resources in the community, and collaborating with a whole team can yield positive results for the client and family. I am currently offering both in person and telehealth options. |
Private Practice:
Heather Harper LLC (2020 to Present) Therapist Fairfax, Virginia Transitions Counseling Services, LLC (2018 – 2020) Therapist Warrenton, Virginia Experience Includes
Inpatient, outpatient, respite center for children with disabilities, center for sexual assault, private practice, school social work, and community health |
Clinical Experience:
Fairfax County Gov (2019-2022) Crisis Intervention Specialist Merrifield, Virginia Fairfax County Gov (2017 to 2019) Behavioral Health Therapist Fairfax, Virginia Fairfax County Schools (2012 - 2017) Social Worker Freelance Sign Language Interpreter (1998 - 2016) |
Teaching and Training:
George Mason University (2017 - present) Adjunct Professor Fairfax, Virginia Education: George Mason University Bachelors of Social Work University of Maryland Masters of Social Work |