“We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them”
– Albert Einstein
Meet Heather Lazzaretti, LCSW
I am a licensed clinical social worker who lives and works in Novato and Marin County and meet with clients located all over the Bay Area. With a BA in Psychology, Communications, and Human Development, and a MA in Social Work, I can confidently say that interpersonal relationships have intrigued me since a young age. This profound interest has led me to become a licensed clinical social worker, where I’m able to sit with others and explore the relationship they have with themselves and others around them.
A significant part of my therapeutic practice has been working with teens, transitional-age youth (ages 20–30), and their families. My work with families naturally led me to pursue training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an evidence-based approach to helping couples strengthen connection, understand relationship patterns, and create more secure and fulfilling relationships.
What I discovered through my work with families was that the relationship between the adults at the center of the family often needed support, connection, and recalibration as well. This led me to develop a deeper focus on couples work, which has become an important part of my practice.
In my work, I pull from many different approaches, depending on the needs of the individual or group of individuals I work with. I weave together evidence-based therapeutic approaches with mindfulness and holistic practices that support self-compassion, body awareness, and emotional intelligence.
My goal is to create a space where you can be curious about yourself, explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and develop new ways of relating to yourself and the people who matter most.
Education
M.A. in Social Work — California State University, Sacramento
Member of the International Centre for Excellence in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
B.A. in Psychology, Communications, and a minor in Human Development — University of California, Davis
Specializations
Teens
Over 10 years of experience working with youth who experience depression, anxiety, ADHD, family issues, behavioral concerns, issues with school and peers, identity, trauma and adoption. I have deep knowledge of the levels of care for teens who are struggling, from outpatient therapy, 504 plans, IEP’s, non-public school placement, residential placement, and crisis hospitalizations.
Family & Couples
I am trained as an emotionally focused therapist, which is the most effective and empirically substantiated couples therapy model.
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Finding a therapist that is the "right fit" is an important step in the journey.
Contact Heather to schedule a 15-minute free consultation.