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Heather Scarbrough, LMFT

AZ LMFT focused on relationships and healing
  • Anxiety and stress
  • Relationship support
  • Trauma recovery

About Heather Scarbrough

Heather Scarbrough is a licensed therapist based in Arizona who supports people navigating complex life challenges with empathy and practical guidance. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she brings training focused on relationships and family systems to work with individuals, couples, and families seeking clearer communication, stronger connections, and emotional resilience.

With a decade of clinical experience, Heather addresses a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, parenting challenges, and life transitions. Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance so clients can process difficult emotions, repair attachment wounds, and build coping strategies that fit their daily lives.

Heather collaborates with each person to create tailored plans that target immediate stressors while also fostering long-term growth. She emphasizes practical skills for managing overwhelming feelings, improving communication, and reclaiming a sense of purpose and self-worth. Whether the focus is trauma recovery, relationship repair, or adjusting to change, Heather guides clients toward sustainable shifts that honor their unique journeys.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also Specializes In

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Heather Scarbrough have?

Heather Scarbrough has 10 years of experience working with a range of mental health concerns and relational issues.

Is Heather Scarbrough a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential. License details: AZ LMFT LMFT-15307.

In which languages does Heather Scarbrough provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Heather Scarbrough located?

Heather is located in Arizona.

How can I work with Heather Scarbrough as my therapist?

You can work with Heather Scarbrough through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Heather Scarbrough work with international clients?

Heather Scarbrough does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Heather Scarbrough cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches for Online Relationship and Trauma Work



Attachment-Based Therapy helps clients explore patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current functioning. It supports people working through abandonment, attachment issues, adoption or foster care concerns, and relationship conflicts by improving emotional attunement and connection.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve problem solving. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured approach used for processing traumatic memories and reducing the intensity of distressing symptoms. It can be a good option for those recovering from trauma and abuse who want targeted work on painful memories.

Heather works collaboratively with each person to determine which approaches fit best based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they will try methods that feel manageable and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility to engage by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life or access care from different locations. These options allow consistent, accessible support while maintaining the therapeutic focus needed for meaningful change.

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