Heather

Heather Pugh

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

“Focus on life balance. Providing tele-therapy .. Help with anxiety, depression, life changes, grief, work issues, addictions, LBGTQ”

About Me

I help clients find greater life balance, particularly when facing anxiety, depression, or significant life changes. As a Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, I also support those navigating grief, work issues, addictions, and LGBTQ+ concerns. Through accessible tele-therapy, I offer a confidential space to explore feelings and develop practical strategies. My aim is to help you build resilience and clarity, fostering well-being from wherever you are.

Approach

When you need steadier balance amid anxiety, grief, or shifting life roles, I focus sessions on pacing, clear goals, and small experiments that feel doable. I offer flexible online sessions from Largo, Florida, that fit busy schedules and often include brief between-session tasks or check-ins. Sessions blend assessment-informed insight with skill practice—managing overwhelm, addressing addictive patterns, and navigating identity or relationship stress—while we track progress together. People seeking practical, steady support tend to find this way of working most helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Abuse

    Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • LGBTQI+ Support

    The unique psychological experiences of LGBTQI+ individuals, including identity exploration, coming out, discrimination, minority stress, and relationship dynamics.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Women's Issues

    Psychological challenges more commonly experienced by women, including gender-based stress, reproductive health concerns, body image, caregiving burden, and societal expectations.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment.

Credentials

Registrations

Best Life Counseling and Coaching

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Qualifications

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania

Service Areas

Best Life Counseling and Coaching

In-person & Online

St. Petersburg, Florida

United States

Largo, United States