Heather Hanlin Ghost Paint Therapy
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy for Gifted and 2E
Services
Individual Therapy
Tweens, Teens and Adults who identify as neurodivergent, creative, or uneven learners.
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Building an authentic identity
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Exploring the costs and benefits of masking
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Managing anxiety of living in a world not built for you
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Processing trauma related to not being understood.
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Navigating relationships that look different
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Coping with sensory and social overload
Gifted & Twice Exceptional
Being an “outside of the box” person is hard, it is even harder when those dimensions seem to oppose each other (2E).
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Understanding how gifts and strengths can help with challenges
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Managing the anxiety that comes from the expectations of being smart.
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Coping with existential angst
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Bolstering the depression that comes from knowing too much.
Families & Couples
Family and partner relationships are complex, especially when one or more people have unique and specific needs.
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Understanding the needs of your family system.
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Creating rules and boundaries that work for everyone
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Parenting “outside of the box” children and helping them meet appropriate developmental goals
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Letting go of and grieving idealized images of family to build something new.
How I work
As a neurodivergent therapist I will tailor your treatment to your unique needs. To do this I work from a person-centered approach giving you a lot of choice and autonomy. I’m also tracking what is happening in the moment, how what is happening is impacting your body and your brain, or gently challenging you to think about things in a different way.
Methods I use
I am level 2 trained in Natural Lifemanship Trauma Informed Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, TF-EAP and in the process of becoming certified. I have training in Internal Family Systems, IFS (but I am not Level 1 trained). Currently training in Intimacy from the Inside Out, IFIO.
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Equine assisted psychotherapy works in partnership with horses.
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Internal Family System works with internal parts exploring the purpose of behaviors
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Nature Therapy takes the therapy outdoors allowing for more mindfulness and restorative properties of natural elements.
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Expressive Arts allows you to tap into your inner wisdom in a creative and non-verbal way.
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Sand Tray is a 3D exploration of inner wisdom by creating a scene with miniature figures/items in sand.
I might not be a good fit if you are looking for someone who follows a formula such as CBT, DBT, EMDR or Gottman. I also don’t work with eating disorders or directly with addiction. I provide out patient services and am not equipped to treat crisis situations. If you are in crisis please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.