Primary Location
My office is quite private and I ask that all clients are vaxxed and boosted. I require masks and social distancing to protect everyone.
About
I have worked for almost 15 years as a therapist and advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. I am especially passionate about my extensive work with trans and gender-expansive clients and their family members. My empathic, non-judgemental style allows my clients safety in navigating coming out, transitioning and understanding themselves better through a lens of self-compassion. I am well versed in writing letters of support for trans-affirming medical care and have an established resource referral network. Let me help to guide you on the path to your authentic self.
I view my work with clients through the lens of social justice/anti-oppression. I am sensitive to how various societal oppression becomes internalized and impacts mental health which often leads to higher levels of anxiety, depression, PTSD, self-harm and suicide. My therapeutic orientation is humanistic, compassion-focused and strengths-based.
I believe you know yourself better than anyone, but sometimes that knowing becomes cloudy. Let me illuminate your path to empower you to find your authentic self. I believe trans and gender-expansive people are an important key to our societal liberation and should be celebrated. Your gifts and presence are needed now more than ever!
Call or Email Heather D. Eslien for a free 15 minute consultation now - (941) 584-5091
Finances
- Session Fee: $175 per session
- Couples Session Fee: $195 per session
- Sliding Scale: Yes
Pay By:
ACH Bank transfer, Cash, Check
Accepted Insurance Plans
- Out of Network
I don't currently accept insurance, but I can provide documentation if clients wish to self submit for out of network benefits.
Email me or call (941) 584-5091 with questions.
Qualifications
- Years in Practice: 10 Years
- License: Florida / MH14336
- School: Antioch University Seattle
- Year Graduated: 2009
Additional Credentials
- Certificate: WPATH
- Certificate Date: 2023
- Certificate: FCA
- Certificate Date: 2022
Endorsements
"Heather has an amazing knowledge of the LGBTQI+++ population and serves as a strong.advocate for her clients. "
Psychiatrist, MD
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, MHP, CMHS
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Psychiatrist, MD
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Heather D. Eslien's Groups
Loved Ones of Trans and Nonbinary Individuals
Those who love and support trans individuals often have questions and concerns of their own, as navigating their loved ones transition can be a challenging process. These loved ones go through a transition process of their own, specific to their roles as parents and caregivers. This free support group offers a space for them to receive education from a psychotherapist who specializes in gender-affirming care, while sharing experiences and providing support for each other. * Please note this group is for non-trans (cisgender) individuals only.* Contact Heather D. Eslien, LMHC at: (941)-840-0878 / heather.d.eslien@gmail.com
Primary Location
Specialties
- Transgender
- LGBTQ+
- Autism
Issues
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Chronic Pain
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Transitions
- Neurodivergence (ADHD, AS)
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sexual Abuse
Mental Health
- Mood Disorders
Sexuality
- Bisexual
- Lesbian
Client Focus
Faith:
Buddhist
Age
- Elders (65+)
- Adults
- Teen
Communities
- Bisexual Allied
- Body Positivity
- Gay Allied
- HIV / AIDS Allied
- Immuno-disorders
- Intersex Allied
- Lesbian Allied
- Non-Binary Allied
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Queer Allied
- Racial Justice Allied
- Sex Worker Allied
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Buddhist Psychology
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Emotionally Focused
- Feminist
- Internalized Oppression
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
Modality
- Individuals
- Couples
Last Modified: 7 Feb 2023
(941) 584-5091