Heather Forward
I'm an OCD, phobia, and picking/pulling specialist. 90% of my caseload has OCD and about half also have a phobia or a body-focused repetitive behavior (BFRB). I have a lot of experience with taboo themes (P-OCD, Z-OCD, I-OCD) and people that have primarily mental compulsions. I'm open about having OCD and a BFRB myself. I know what it's like!
I'm an LGBTQIA+, kink, and poly-affirming therapist that believes therapy should be available to everyone. I want people to know that therapists are not pinnacles of perfection; we have our own struggles and good therapists use those struggles to become better practitioners. If you're looking for a nonjudgemental therapist that shows her humanity and embraces it with some humor then I might be a good fit for you.
I completed specialized training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and I'm intensively trained in Exposure and Response Prevention for OCD. I'm also trained in the ComB model for body-focused repetitive behaviors. I work exclusively online so I can see you no matter where in Georgia you happen to be.
Specialties
Anxiety Depression Excoriation Disorder Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Phobias Social Anxiety TrichotillomaniaInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Heather Forward is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Oscar Quest Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcarePaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
Claim Submission:
I will complete and submit paperwork on your behalf for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1679190904Rates
| First session | $160 |
| Ongoing sessions | $160 |
Practice Hours
| Monday | -- |
| Tuesday | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | -- |
| Sunday | -- |
Treatment Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)Modalities
IndividualsAge Groups
Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)Communities
Kink / BDSM LGBQ+ Neurodiverse Polyamorous STEM Trans non-binary gender fluidMeeting Options
Qualifications
- License(s): GA-CSW007643
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Cisgender
- Sexual Orientation(s): Pansexual
- Religion(s): Agnostic, Atheist