Heather Kinsley, M.A.
Heather Kinsley graduated from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary with a Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling and has received an advanced certificate from the Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago’s education program in Self Psychology and Religion. She also completed a fellowship at the Center for Religion and Psychotherapy of Chicago. Prior to attending Garrett, Heather worked as a human resources consultant and executive for 20+ years and graduated from Northern Illinois University with a double major of Finance and Operations Management.
Heather’s work is primarily psychodynamic, but she utilizes other techniques and theories when needed in order to meet the unique needs of all of her clients. While she identifies as Christian, Heather is open to working with people of all faith backgrounds including those with no identified faith tradition.
Heather works with clients on all issues that impact their sense of wellbeing, but she has a particular interest around supporting those that are working to heal from trauma, abuse, and emotional neglect. Heather’s desire is to help her clients to develop a fuller life and the associated life-giving skills that are part of the process.