About
Heidi Kalak
About Heidi Kalak
As a compassionate and experienced therapist, I, Heidi Kalak, have dedicated my career to supporting individuals, families, and communities affected by Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and mental health concerns. With a strong foundation in person-centered and holistic approaches, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space for my clients to explore their unique challenges and goals.
Through my work with occupational therapists, physical therapists, and brain injury doctors, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of the complex needs surrounding TBI recovery. My expertise extends to addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship dynamics, as well as promoting overall wellness and resilience. I am committed to empowering my clients with the tools, strategies, and support necessary to navigate life’s challenges and achieve their full potential.
Treatment Approach
I offer following types of therapy:
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative
- Person-Centered
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Inside Heidi's Office
Testimonials
See what my clients have to say about me:
Dilaawar J. Mistry, M.D., PLLC
Aasha Brain Clinic
After a serious fall in 2019, I found myself with a serious concussion. I was referred to Dr. Mystery and his brain injury clinic to start the process of healing.
As we began to work together, I expressed concerns regarding my mental health; it was suggested I see Heidi Kalak for therapy. This was truly the best thing that could have happened to me.
I started meeting with Heidi once a week, and we worked on both my mental health concerns and navigating the newfound difficulties of my TBI. She helped me to understand the effects that a brain injury can have on both my mental and physical health.
I was experiencing vision difficulties, trouble with balance, loss of memory, and an overall loss of motivation to do simple tasks. This caused a great deal of stress that I didn’t know how to deal with on my own.
Heidi and I worked on ways to manage that stress by focusing on the things that were in my control, such as working with a physical therapist and an occupational therapist. Along with having discussions about how I was feeling and what little things I could do to help make me feel better.
After about a year of working with Heidi, the physical therapist, and the occupational therapist, I fully recovered and was able to go back to my normal life.
I have continued to see Heidi Kalak since then, and she has been the best therapist I have ever had. I am so thankful for everything she has done for me, and I feel truly blessed that I was able to work with an amazing therapist like her.
Fritzna
I have had the privilege of being a client of Heidi’s for several years now. What started out as an attempt to work through postpartum anxiety led me to a compassionate guide for this and so much more.
Heidi is an incredibly skilled therapist with a true gift for this work. She is genuine, intuitive, nonjudgemental, a fantastic listener, and full of practical tools and resources for so many different needs. I cannot say enough about Heidi. She has had a profound impact on my life and my growth. I am so thankful to have found her and for the opportunity to work with her.
Simply put, Heidi is a phenomenal therapist. I highly and confidently recommend her!
I am so appreciative to be able to refer to Heidi when I have patients struggling with traumatic brain injury, medical complications and psychological factors. Having a TBI can be hard on an individual/family and it requires a very skilled clinician to help navigate shifts in identity, functioning and family systems. Heidi is the best clinician I have ever known to balance all of these difficult issues. Heidi has been a treasured colleague to me and a lifesaver to my patients.
Karen McAvoy, PsyD
Licensed Clinical and School Psychologist
Take the first step towards healing and growth. Book an appointment with Heidi today!