Heather Ojeda Frey, M.S.
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Background and Experience
Heather works with children as young as ten, adolescents, and adults. She treats individuals struggling with life transitions/changes, low self-esteem, self-harm and/or suicidal thinking, behavioral problems at home and/or at school, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, trauma (specifically as it relates to child abuse or neglect), social struggles, relationship struggles, divorce, and depression. Her special interests include working with individuals who are struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, self-harm, depression, and childhood trauma. Heather utilizes various counseling approaches based on each clients needs and goals, including Cognitive-Behavioral, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Play Therapy approaches.
Heather has had experience working at the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center, which focuses on helping children (ages 3-18) and their families who have experienced child abuse and neglect, while also working with other presenting issues. Heather also worked for a local non-profit called STARRY Counseling, which provides counseling to children and teens (ages 3-18) and their families. While working at the Children's Advocacy Center and STARRY, Heather gained much experience working not only with the individual but with the family as a whole, and also provided parental support/counseling as needed.
Personal Statement
Life is often times full of challenges. A lot of times, we can doubt ourselves and others, lose hope, lose confidence and even lose faith during those challenges. I am passionate about helping people move through debilitating emotional and/or spiritual obstacles so they can live rich lives interpersonally and contribute to the community at large. A warm, empathetic relationship between a counselor and client provides the context where growth and change can take place.
I got married this year to a wonderful man who is currently working in the health food industry, and I also have two amazing step kids. In my spare time, I enjoy working out; cooking; hanging out with my friends and family; singing; eating; laughing; watching movies; and being outside. My Christian faith is the foundation of my life! I am involved in a local church and serve as a youth leader in the youth ministry, as teens are my biggest passion.
Education and Training
Heather received her Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation Studies with a Minor in Psychology from the University of North Texas. She then received her Masters of Science in Counseling at Southern Methodist University.
Heather works with children as young as ten, adolescents, and adults. She treats individuals struggling with life transitions/changes, low self-esteem, self-harm and/or suicidal thinking, behavioral problems at home and/or at school, anxiety, anger, grief and loss, trauma (specifically as it relates to child abuse or neglect), social struggles, relationship struggles, divorce, and depression. Her special interests include working with individuals who are struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, self-harm, depression, and childhood trauma. Heather utilizes various counseling approaches based on each clients needs and goals, including Cognitive-Behavioral, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused, and Play Therapy approaches.
Heather has had experience working at the Collin County Children's Advocacy Center, which focuses on helping children (ages 3-18) and their families who have experienced child abuse and neglect, while also working with other presenting issues. Heather also worked for a local non-profit called STARRY Counseling, which provides counseling to children and teens (ages 3-18) and their families. While working at the Children's Advocacy Center and STARRY, Heather gained much experience working not only with the individual but with the family as a whole, and also provided parental support/counseling as needed.
Personal Statement
Life is often times full of challenges. A lot of times, we can doubt ourselves and others, lose hope, lose confidence and even lose faith during those challenges. I am passionate about helping people move through debilitating emotional and/or spiritual obstacles so they can live rich lives interpersonally and contribute to the community at large. A warm, empathetic relationship between a counselor and client provides the context where growth and change can take place.
I got married this year to a wonderful man who is currently working in the health food industry, and I also have two amazing step kids. In my spare time, I enjoy working out; cooking; hanging out with my friends and family; singing; eating; laughing; watching movies; and being outside. My Christian faith is the foundation of my life! I am involved in a local church and serve as a youth leader in the youth ministry, as teens are my biggest passion.
Education and Training
Heather received her Bachelors of Science in Rehabilitation Studies with a Minor in Psychology from the University of North Texas. She then received her Masters of Science in Counseling at Southern Methodist University.
Call me at 972-369-9499 to schedule an appointment.
Appointments Available in Allen: Mondays 9-12pm and 2-5pm; Thursdays 9-5
and in N. Plano/Frisco: Tuesdays and Fridays 9-5
I look forward to meeting with you!!!
Appointments Available in Allen: Mondays 9-12pm and 2-5pm; Thursdays 9-5
and in N. Plano/Frisco: Tuesdays and Fridays 9-5
I look forward to meeting with you!!!
