Hi, I’m Heather, I’m so glad you’re here!

I grew up with a somewhat idealistic dream of helping people and making the world a better place. Over time, that vision evolved into something a little less fantasy-based and a lot more grounded in reality, in a way that actually works. My passion for growth, healing, and understanding people ultimately led me to pursue a clinical counseling degree, followed by intensive training and internships in Oregon, before eventually bringing me across the ocean to Maui.

For the past 10 years, I’ve worked in mental health across a variety of settings, supporting people through anxiety, burnout, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and personal growth. After working in behavioral health within the Maui County school system, I eventually opened my private practice, Community Wellness Counseling, and later expanded into life coaching. My clinical background includes specialized training

in anxiety, trauma, domestic violence, psychedelic-assisted therapy, and women’s issues. I’m especially passionate about neuroscience, embodiment, emotional regulation, social justice issues and the mind-body connection.

Today, I split my time between therapy, coaching, and teaching a just-for-fun hip hop class at a local gym through my dance community, Maui Hip Hop. Creativity and movement have always been a huge part of my life. I’ve been dancing since I was 11 years old, training in jazz, hip hop, and lyrical styles, and later teaching internationally in both England and Indonesia. I eventually created Maui Hip Hop after struggling to find an adult hip hop class on island that felt accessible, welcoming, and consistent.

I’ve always been someone with a lot of interests, and I’ve learned that I do my best work when I’m living a full, creative, connected life. Outside of work, you’ll usually find me surfing, dancing, creating art, spending time in nature, or cuddling my cats.

At the heart of everything I do, whether through therapy, coaching, dance, or creative work, is a genuine love for helping people reconnect with themselves and build lives that feel more aligned, meaningful, and fulfilling. I aim to create spaces that feel supportive, honest, grounded, and deeply human, where real growth and self-expression can happen.

If that sounds like the kind of approach you’re looking for, let’s connect.