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About Me
My name is Heather C. Burton, Psy.D.
I am a licensed psychologist located in Denver, Colorado. I also work under my California license since moving to Denver in 2023. I earned a BA degree in psychology with a minor in human sexuality studies in 2001 from San Francisco State University. In 2004, I completed a Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology at Pepperdine University in Encino, CA. I completed my doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in diversity training in 2012 at Phillips Graduate Institute in Chatsworth, CA. My training and work experience includes treating people across the lifespan in outpatient, residential, and inpatient settings. My clinical work spans a diverse range of client issues including: mood and anxiety disorders, substance abuse, relationship problems, body image and eating disorders, trauma including PTSD and Complex PTSD, gender and sexuality, and adult children of alcoholics. I am a gender- and LGBTQ+ affirming provider. My focus is psychodynamic, object relations, and somatic/sensorimotor approaches to therapy. However, I also incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness-based interventions to best suit the patient.
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Psychotherapy FAQs
Q: How do I get started?
A: Find me on the provider list on HelloAlma.com. There you can send me a message to request a 20-minute phone consultation to determine if I'm able to provide what you're looking for and to discuss availability and scheduling. At the end of the call it looks like a good match, we can schedule the intake appointment.
Q: Do you take insurance?
Yes, I am credentialed with Aetna, Anthem/Blue Cross, Cigna, and United.
Q: Do you accept private pay and what is the cost per session? My standard rate is $225 per session or $800 for 4 sessions if the total is paid upfront at the beginning of the month.
Q: Do you provide in-person sessions?
A: Not at this time but I hope to resume in-person treatment later this year.
Q: Do you prescribe medication?
A: No. Only professionals with a medical license can prescribe medicine.
Q: How often are therapy sessions?
A: At least once per week.
Q: Can I meet every other week?
A: No, therapy is most beneficial with consistent, weekly sessions.
Q: What is your cancellation/reschedule policy? Is it possible to reschedule sessions if I can't make it at our usual time?
A: Clients are kindly asked to provide a minimum of 48-hours notice from the time of the scheduled appointment to cancel or request a different appointment for the week. For example, if we meet on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. the client must notify the provider by 10:00 a.m. Tuesday morning. Notice of less than 48 hours will be counted as a missed session and the client will be charged a fee of $125. If the client is unable to meet at our usual time, he/she/they are welcome to ask the provider if there is another time available for that week. However, we can't guarantee that another time will be available.
Q: What happens if I am running late?
A: We all have busy lives and sometimes unexpected things happen. If you are running a few minutes late, please text me to let me know. However, if you are going to be more than 20 minutes late it will count as a missed session and you will be charged the $125 late cancelation fee.
Q: How long does therapy last?
A: That varies from person to person. Some people may seek therapy to address a specific goal such as overcoming a fear of flying. In those cases, treatment might be relatively short (e.g. 6 to 8 weeks). However, in general, therapy is a process that takes time and commitment for the client and the therapist. I will regularly initiate conversations about treatment efficacy and client satisfaction and invite you to do the same.
Q: What is your theoretical orientation?
A: My orientation is primarily psychodynamic and attachment focused. I also incorporate somatic-sensory exercises and interventions. To learn more about these approaches to therapy, please find links in the Resources section.
Assessment FAQs
Q: Do you take insurance?
A: Unfortunately, we are still working on this goal and cannot accept insurance at this time. You may be able to submit a claim to your for reimbursement and we are happy to provide you with a superbill.
Q: How much does an assessment cost?
A: The cost depends on the purpose and goal of the assessment. Please reach out for more information.
Q: Do you provide assessments to determine eligibility for academic accommodations and/or accommodations on standardized exams?
A: Yes, we provide comprehensive assessments including diagnosis(es), recommendations for accommodations and support services and documentation/applications for accommodations for the SAT, ACT, GRE, MCAT, LSAT, MPRE, and the Bar Exam.
Q: Which diagnoses/problems do you assess for?
A: ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disorders such as Dyslexia, Processing disorders, neuropsychological disorders, Intellectual Ability, Learning or Psychological disorders due to a medical condition, Personality Disorders, and Clinical Syndromes
Q: Do you provide assessments for children and adolescents?
A: No. At this time we only work with adults 18+.
Q; How long do assessments take?
A: The testing is typically completed in one to two appointments totaling around 6 - 8 hours. Once all of the data is collected, the full report is completed in around 3 weeks. At that time we will schedule a feedback session to review the results and you will receive the report via email or regular mail.