Heather Drago
Hi im Heather, a Licensed Marriage and Fmaily Therapist. I work with individuals, couples, and families, helping them navigate emotional challenges, improve relationships and create meaningful change. My approach is collaborative and supportive and I believe everyone has the ability to grow and move towards a healthier, more fulfilling life.
First session
After our first session, I hope my client feels heard, understood, and comfortable being their authentic self. I want them to leave feeling a sense of hope and knowing that they don’t have to navigate their challenges alone. Most importantly, I hope they feel that we’ve created a safe space where they can begin to explore, grow, and work toward meaningful change together.
Strengths
One of the greatest strengths I bring to my clients is my ability to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where they feel heard and understood. I meet each person where they are and work collaboratively with them to identify practical steps toward positive change. I bring empathy, authenticity, and a genuine belief in each client’s ability to grow and overcome challenges.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward and is ready to make a change. I enjoy working with adolescents, couples, and families who are willing to explore new perspectives and work collaboratively toward their goals. Most importantly, I value working with people who want to feel heard, understood, and supported as they navigate life’s challenges.
Origin story
My path to becoming a therapist started when I was young. My grandfather was a Director of Social Work, and I loved listening to him share stories about the people he helped and the impact he was able to make in their lives. I’ve always had a natural desire to help others, and that became especially clear during my years working at camps, where I found myself drawn to the kids who were struggling or needed a little extra support. Those experiences showed me how meaningful it can be to have someone who listens, understands, and believes in you. I knew I wanted to be that person for others, and that passion ultimately led me to become a therapist.
Ongoing work together
Working with me will feel collaborative, supportive, and personalized to you. I’ll meet you where you are, listen without judgment, and work together with you to understand what’s getting in the way and identify realistic steps toward your goals. We’ll celebrate progress along the way, while also creating space for the difficult moments, so you never feel like you have to navigate them alone.
Treatment methods
Compassion-Focused
I use Compassion-Focused Therapy to help clients develop a kinder, more understanding relationship with themselves. Together, we explore self-criticism, shame, and difficult emotions while building skills to respond to themselves with greater compassion and understanding. My goal is to help clients recognize that struggling does not mean they are failing, and to develop a stronger sense of safety, confidence, and resilience as they move through life’s challenges.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- ConnecticutLicense 27.001808