Dr. Naharia Heard, LPC
Virginia LPC specializing in trauma and stress
- Trauma and PTSD
- Substance abuse counseling
- Veteran and family support
About Dr. Naharia Heard
Dr. Naharia Heard is a licensed professional counselor in Virginia with over a decade of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families. A mother and Army veteran, she brings practical life experience alongside formal training to help people manage stress, relationship challenges, depression, trauma, and substance-related concerns. She holds a Doctorate in Mental Health Counseling and is also a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor, and she maintains her LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - which denotes state licensure to provide therapeutic care.
Her practice emphasizes helping clients build coping skills and resilience when facing anxiety, grief, sexual abuse, combat-related issues, and the daily strains of work and family life. She works with a broad range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, addictions, intimacy and relationship difficulties, parenting and family systems, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with person-centered support to tailor treatment to each client’s history and goals.
Dr. Heard integrates modalities such as cognitive and dialectical strategies, motivational interviewing, family systems work, and trauma-focused interventions to address both acute crises and longer-term patterns. She offers therapy to individuals, couples, and families and brings particular experience supporting veterans, parents, and people navigating complex life transitions.
Her practice emphasizes helping clients build coping skills and resilience when facing anxiety, grief, sexual abuse, combat-related issues, and the daily strains of work and family life. She works with a broad range of concerns including mood disorders, trauma and PTSD, addictions, intimacy and relationship difficulties, parenting and family systems, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with person-centered support to tailor treatment to each client’s history and goals.
Dr. Heard integrates modalities such as cognitive and dialectical strategies, motivational interviewing, family systems work, and trauma-focused interventions to address both acute crises and longer-term patterns. She offers therapy to individuals, couples, and families and brings particular experience supporting veterans, parents, and people navigating complex life transitions.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Dr. Naharia Heard have?
Dr. Naharia Heard has 10 years of experience.
Is Dr. Naharia Heard a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details - VA LPC 0701006735.
In which languages does Dr. Naharia Heard provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Dr. Naharia Heard located?
Dr. Naharia Heard is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Dr. Naharia Heard as my therapist?
You can work with Dr. Naharia Heard through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Dr. Naharia Heard work with international clients?
Dr. Naharia Heard does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Dr. Naharia Heard 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Dr. Naharia Heard commonly draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a collaborative, empathic relationship and helps people explore their values and goals while feeling heard and supported. Cognitive behavioral therapy teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with strong urges.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Heard works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then blends techniques from multiple models to create a personalized plan. This collaborative stance helps ensure that treatment aligns with the person’s priorities and changes as those priorities evolve.
Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage in care from home or between responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different session formats, and fit therapy into a busy schedule while working with licensed professionals trained in evidence-informed methods.