Heather Thurmes, MA, LMFT, LADC

Heather is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC) with a Masters of Arts degree in Adlerian Counseling & Psychotherapy with an Emphasis in Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders from Adler Graduate School as well as a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College.

Heather has gained specific advanced training for couples therapy and parenting through the completion of Level-I and Level-II Gottman Training, Level-I and Level-II Brainspotting Training, Treating Affairs & Trauma, Couples Brainspotting, Couples and Addiction Recovery, Emotion Coaching-Parenting, and is a Certified Prepare/Enrich Counselor for premarital counseling.

Heather has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health and addiction field. Heather is committed to helping couples, families, and individuals learn and rebuild a healthier life for themselves and as a family.

Heather is passionate and enjoys supporting couples, families, and individuals who are dealing with communication, infidelity, conflict, trauma, parenting, substance concerns within their relationships, as well as co-parenting after a relationship ends. Other special interests include working with those who have experienced childhood trauma, family of origin trauma/concerns, relationships/dating concerns, blended family issues, adjustment to parenthood and marriage/commitment. Heather has extensive experience with working with those who are healthcare professionals, previously incarcerated, and those who experience an insecure attachment style.

Heather believes in taking a collaborative and direct approach to help guide individuals on their journey to become their best selves/family. Heather embraces openness, humor, and transparency while holding a supportive space where one can express their true feelings without judgment while feeling heard and understood.

After hours, you will find Heather spending time with her family, trying a DYI project, or enjoying the outdoors while being active.

Contact

I’m easy to reach to talk further about my services or to set up an appointment.

Call me at 651-706-4381

Email me directly or use the easy web contact form to the right.

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Heather Thurmes, MA, LMFT, LADC

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and smarter than you think.” —from Winnie the Pooh

Heather is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor (LADC) with a Masters of Arts degree in Adlerian Counseling & Psychotherapy with an Emphasis in Co-Occurring Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders from Adler Graduate School as well as a Bachelor’s of Arts Degree in Psychology from Gustavus Adolphus College.

Heather has gained specific advanced training for couples therapy and parenting through the completion of Level-I and Level-II Gottman Training, Level-I and Level-II Brainspotting Training, Treating Affairs & Trauma, Couples Brainspotting, Couples and Addiction Recovery, Emotion Coaching-Parenting, and is a Certified Prepare/Enrich Counselor for premarital counseling.

Heather has over 10 years of experience working in the mental health and addiction field. Heather is committed to helping couples, families, and individuals learn and rebuild a healthier life for themselves and as a family.

Heather is passionate and enjoys supporting couples, families, and individuals who are dealing with communication, infidelity, conflict, trauma, parenting, substance concerns within their relationships, as well as co-parenting after a relationship ends. Other special interests include working with those who have experienced childhood trauma, family of origin trauma/concerns, relationships/dating concerns, blended family issues, adjustment to parenthood and marriage/commitment. Heather has extensive experience with working with those who are healthcare professionals, previously incarcerated, and those who experience an insecure attachment style.

Heather believes in taking a collaborative and direct approach to help guide individuals on their journey to become their best selves/family. Heather embraces openness, humor, and transparency while holding a supportive space where one can express their true feelings without judgment while feeling heard and understood.

After hours, you will find Heather spending time with her family, trying a DYI project, or enjoying the outdoors while being active.

Contact

I’m easy to reach to talk further about my services or to set up an appointment.

Call me at 651-706-4381

Email me directly or use the easy web contact form below.

Send Heather a Message:

COVID-19 Update

COVID-19 Update

We at Gail Yost and Associates (GYA) want our clients and therapists to be healthy and safe. With that in mind, we have been responding to the evolving situation by following CDC guidance for providing our services to you. This includes preventative measures related to in-office visits.

*Please join us in doing what is recommended to minimize risk.

*We ask that if you are sick and/or have been exposed to COVID-19 that you call to reschedule your in-office appointments

*We have asked that our therapists not come into the office if they are sick. You will receive a phone call to cancel and reschedule your appointment if your therapist is sick. 

*Therapists are doing extra cleaning of frequently touched hard surfaces.

*If our waiting area has more people in the space than prudent in regards to social distancing, please cooperate with your therapist’s suggestions of alternative places to wait for your appointment.

*Please cover your cough or sneeze and wash your hands as needed.*We have contingency plans in place to be able to provide continuity of service to our clients should in-office services be temporarily inadvisable. We will continue to provide in-office sessions unless it becomes inadvisable to do so.