Real conversations about sex, relationships, and the parts of this work people usually avoid, without the awkwardness.
Let’s be honest. Some of the most important conversations in our work are also the ones people avoid.
Whether it’s sexual health, relationship dynamics, or the real-world challenges of supervision and ethics, many clinicians and professionals are left figuring it out as they go.
That’s where I come in.
I bring a warm, direct, and engaging approach to topics that can feel uncomfortable, complex, or just plain hard to talk about. My goal is simple. Make these conversations easier, more accessible, and actually useful.
Expect honest conversations, a little humor, and a style that blends strong clinical expertise with real-world application and is not afraid to say the quiet part out loud.
Why Bring Me In
✔ I make complex and sensitive topics feel approachable, engaging, and real
✔ I balance strong clinical expertise with humor and relatability
✔ I do not shy away from hard conversations and I make them feel doable
✔ Audiences leave with tools they can actually use, not just ideas
✔ I bridge the gap between what we are taught and what actually happens in the room
✔ ... And More
What People Are Saying
“Heather brought her From Cringe to Confident training to our practice and it was phenomenal. It was well-paced, engaging, and had the perfect mix of humor and knowledge, keeping everyone involved throughout. She created space for real conversation while offering tools we could immediately bring into our work.
I’ve participated in several of her trainings, and we’re always grateful for the time and expertise she shares with our team.”
— Courtney Jones, LCSW-C, CCTP
Owner, Bay Area Counseling and Consulting
“This was one of the best courses I’ve taken in a long time.”
— Julia Mitchell, LCSW-C
Supervision and Ethics Training Participant
“Who knew ethics could be engaging, fun, and informative? Heather is a confident, creative, and incredibly knowledgeable speaker. This was the perfect training.”
— Licensed Clinical Social Worker
“I wish I had this training right after I became a supervisor. Heather breaks down what you actually need to know in a way that is clear, practical, and immediately useful.”
— Megan McLaughlin, LCSW-C, PMH-C
Signature Talks
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Helping clinicians move from avoidance to confidence when discussing sexual health in session.
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A practical, COMAR-informed training that covers both the legal requirements for Maryland-approved supervisors and best practices for effective, ethical supervision.
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Helping supervisors confidently navigate gray areas and complex ethical decision-making.
Additional Trainings
Consensual Non-Monogamy in the Therapy Room: What We Didn’t Learn in Grad School
Working with Kink and Non-Monogamy: Moving Beyond Assumptions and Into Competent Care
After the Uncollaring: Navigating the End of a Power Exchange Relationship
Who I Speak To
Mental health professionals
Supervisors and clinical leaders
Medical providers
College and graduate-level educators
Community organizations
What Audiences Walk Away With
Increased confidence discussing sexual health and intimacy
Practical tools that can be applied immediately in clinical work
Greater comfort navigating complex ethical and supervisory situations
A more nuanced understanding of relationships, desire, and identity
Continuing Education
Many of my trainings offer continuing education (CE) credits through Garnering Change Psychotherapy, an AASECT, ACE, and Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners-approved provider.
What to Expect
Available for workshops and trainings ranging from brief sessions to multi-day events
In-person and virtual options available
In-person trainings are especially effective for fostering connection, discussion, and relational learning
Content can be tailored to your audience and setting
CE credits available for eligible trainings
Let’s Work Together
If you are looking for a speaker who can make these conversations engaging, practical, and actually useful, I would love to connect.
Contact Me to start the conversation.