Heidi Kinsella Verified by Lit Path

About

Heidi is a masters-level licensed mental health therapist who specializes in working with people who have been affected by sex addiction, infidelity, pornography addiction, betrayal trauma and substance abuse.

Heidi holds a National Certification as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, Supervisor(CSAT-S), Certified Partner Trauma Therapist, Supervisor (CPTT-S), and as a Certified Multiple Addictions Therapist (CMAT) and Certified Couples Betrayal Therapist (CCBRT) from the International Institute of Trauma and Addiction Professionals (IITAP). She is also a Certified Clinical Partner Therapist (CCPS) through The Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists (APSATS). Heidi is a licensed Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) for the state of Washington and is She is licensed as a mental health counselor in Washington, Alaska, Montana, Idaho, Arizona and Hawaii. Heidi is a Meadows-trained therapist and completed Post-Induction Training (PIT) and Attachment Focused EMDR (AF-EMDR) training through the Parnell Institute to address trauma. Heidi received a Masters’s Certificate in Addiction Studies from Eastern Washington University. She holds a post Master’s certificate from Denver University as an Equine Assisted Mental Health Practitioner (EAMHP). She was trained by Carol Juergensen Sheets and is certified as a Clinical Empathy Specialist/ERCEM Clinician. She has also completed Level 1 clinical training of the Gottman Method Couples Therapy through the Gottman Institute. Heidi is an approved Clinical Supervisor for the states of Washington and Idaho.

Heidi has been in recovery since 1989 and has a passion for helping others to heal from addictive behaviors. Whether you want to stop a behavior that is destroying you and your loved ones, or whether you have been in recovery for a while and want to get outside help, she would love to work with you to help you achieve long-term sobriety and serenity.

During her career, Heidi has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, including Gentle Path at The Meadows in Arizona. She received extensive training from leaders in sex addiction therapy, including Dr. Patrick Carnes. She also had the pleasure of working with Dr. Claudia Black, an innovative clinician whose work involves examining the impact of substance use and sex addiction on the family. While at Gentle Path, Heidi worked as both a primary and family therapist. She also led lectures on many topics related to sex addiction and family dynamics. She has also provided outpatient services for two different agencies in Bellevue, Washington. Heidi also was a past staff member as an adjunct instructor at Eastern Washington University teaching in their Addictions Studies program.

Heidi believes in creating a safe place for clients to become vulnerable and self-aware so that change can occur. She works collaboratively with clients to ensure they take an active role in their therapy. Her orientation to the practice of psychotherapy is integrative where she uses a wide variety of techniques to help clients reach their goals.

Education and certification

• Master’s Certificate in Addiction StudiesEastern Washington University, 2016
• Bachelor of Arts, Interdisciplinary StudiesUniversity of Washington, 2009
• Master of Arts in Counseling PsychologyArgosy University, 2013

Fees and payment

Session fee

$225 per session

Sliding scale

Available

Accepts

American Express, FSA, HSA, Master Card, Visa