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Heather Scarbrough

Practical, trauma-informed therapy for everyday challenges

LMFT Arizona

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Heather

Heather Scarbrough is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Arizona who uses cognitive behavioral therapy as a core part of her clinical work.

Background and approach

She builds a compassionate, non-judgmental space where clients can examine patterns, process difficult emotions, and develop practical skills to manage stress and mood concerns. Drawing on ten years of experience, Heather addresses anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, compassion fatigue, and ADHD with grounded, action-oriented interventions.

Her practice also attends to relational and family challenges such as relationship strain, parenting difficulties, blended family issues, adoption and foster care matters, attachment concerns, and communication problems. Trauma-informed methods including EMDR and emotion-focused strategies are woven into treatment when recovery from past abuse or significant losses is a focus.

Heather collaborates with each person to tailor interventions that fit their goals and life context, helping them strengthen coping, rebuild self-esteem, and move toward more satisfying relationships and daily functioning.

Evidence-based approaches for online healing and growth

Heather commonly integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-based techniques into her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors while teaching practical coping skills for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Attachment-based work explores patterns in relationships and emotional bonds to help people improve communication, intimacy, and relational security.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Heather works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans over time, combining evidence-informed strategies so clients feel supported and involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats allow clients to engage in skill-building, process-focused work, and trauma-informed interventions from their own environment while arranging appointments around work and family obligations.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with a broad array of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, parenting and caregiver stress, grief, compassion fatigue, intimacy and self-esteem issues, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends practical, skills-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy with attachment-focused and emotion-centered work to help clients manage symptoms and improve relationships.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings ten years of clinical experience to her practice, applying that background to support recovery from trauma, mood disorders, and relational challenges.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is licensed as an LMFT in Arizona with the credential AZ LMFT LMFT-15307 and practices with that licensure in the state of Arizona.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
Heather provides a variety of remote session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issues

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English