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 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 Anthem Anthem Blue Cross Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Choice Select PPO Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Oscar Quest Behavioral Health United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare UnitedHealthcare StudentResourcesPaperwork:
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
- Years in Practice: 10
- License(s): GA-CSW007643
More About Me
- Languages Spoken: English
- Race(s): White
- Gender(s): Cisgender
- Sexual Orientation(s): Pansexual
- Religion(s): Agnostic, Atheist