Meet your therapist
Meet Alyse Heiman, LAMFT associate therapist
Welcome! I am deeply honored to walk alongside clients on their journeys to healing. Many clients come to therapy feeling stuck in cycles that they know are no longer serving them, but they are unsure of how to break these patterns on their own. They may be experiencing a life transition, impacts of trauma, a sudden life change, anxiety, or just day to day stressors. Together, we will work to develop effective strategies to break these patterns that are no longer serving you. Oftentimes, people have been struggling with their symptoms for long periods of time and seek out therapy when they need support the most. My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, direct, and most of all supportive. I strive to foster a safe, comfortable environment that allows my clients to explore their lived experiences and relationships and move forward on their life journey.
I decided to start on my path to becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist after working in the corporate world for some time. My experience building relationships in the workforce influenced my desire to step into a role where I can support others. I have also found clarity and peace through my own therapy, and am passionate about supporting clients in reaching their own goals. I have always been curious about the inner workings of the human mind. Throughout my education and life, I have noticed how large a role our relationships play in our lives, which influenced my desire to learn more about how much these relationships impact us. I believe that our relationships with others not only provide much needed connection, but the space to explore and grow ourselves.
Growing up, my family instilled in me to be a hard worker and face challenges head on. Although these strength-based traits have helped me get through difficult times, I began to notice that there were also negative impacts of feeling like I had to be strong all the time. Within my own personal therapy, I have worked to figure out how to balance strength and hard work with self care and compassion. Finding a balance has been a struggle that I am still working on, but removing some of the pressure I put on myself has allowed me to show up in a healthier, more positive way.
Education & Training
Associate licensed marriage, couple, and family therapist in the state of Arizona (LAMFT #11078).
Basic Training Therapist in Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)
Trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Level 1 Gottman Trained
Arizona State University, MAS-MFT, Marriage and Family Therapy
Arizona State University, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Current Focus Couples & Families, Individuals, Anxiety, Trauma, & PTSD
Currently under the supervision of Elizabeth Kresojevich, LMFT