About PsychForte

Expert Counseling for All Areas of Mental Health & Personal Growth

At PsychForte, we provide expert mental health counseling for individuals, families, and organizations seeking healing, resilience, and transformation. Our approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies tailored to each person’s unique needs, ensuring compassionate, results-driven support.

Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, navigating relational dynamics, or seeking professional development, PsychForte is here to guide you with expert care.

Our services include:

✔ Counseling – Personalized support for all areas of mental health including anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and life transitions.

Specialized Groups - Focusing on…
✔ Trauma & Crisis Intervention – Expert guidance for PTSD, abuse recovery, domestic violence, and crisis management.
✔ Family & Relationship Counseling – Conflict resolution, parenting strategies, and family therapy for stronger connections.
✔ Corporate & Wellness Workshops – Mental health training, resilience coaching, and leadership development for businesses, schools, and organizations.

We believe that mental health is the foundation of a thriving life. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, and confidential environment where healing and growth become not just possible—but inevitable.

📍 Offering in-person and virtual therapy sessions
💬 Book a session today and start your journey toward emotional resilience and personal growth.

About

Heather Whitefield, MS, LMHC

Licensed Trauma Clinician | Crisis Intervention Specialist | Mental Health Advocate

Heather Whitefield is a highly experienced Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with a deep commitment to helping individuals, families, and groups heal from all areas of mental health and navigate life’s challenges.

With a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling from Nova Southeastern University, Heather has worked extensively in outpatient, inpatient, and in-home settings. She has provided mental health support across diverse populations, collaborating with organizations such as:
✔ DCF, DUI/Drug/Family Courts, and Law Enforcement – Helping families reunify and supporting individuals struggling with substance abuse.
✔ Crisis Response Teams – Serving as a Suicide Line Counselor, Trauma/Sexual Abuse First Responder with the S.A.R.T. Team, and a Crisis Intervention Clinician with BayCare Behavioral Health.
✔ Hospitals & Inpatient Settings – Leading group therapy, crisis stabilization, and psychiatric ICU interventions in hospital outpatient and inpatient programs.

Therapeutic Approach & Expertise

Heather utilizes an eclectic, person-centered approach, customizing evidence-based interventions to fit each client’s needs. She integrates:
✔ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) & Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for emotional regulation and thought restructuring.
✔ Mindfulness & Motivational Interviewing to promote self-awareness and personal growth.
✔ Trauma-Focused Therapy (TF-CBT, Child-Parent Psychotherapy, HeartMath) for abuse recovery and PTSD treatment.
✔ Play Therapy & Circle of Security Parenting to support children and families.
✔ Brief Solution-Focused & Narrative Therapy for empowering clients to rewrite their stories.

Heather’s biggest strength lies in her ability to assess each individual’s unique challenges and apply the most effective, research-backed interventions. She continuously evolves her practice by integrating the latest techniques, ensuring that every client receives the highest level of care.

"I believe in customizing treatment to fit the whole person—mind, body, and emotions—to promote healing at the deepest level.”

-Heather Whitefield