Heather

Heather Batalden

Licensed Professional Counselor

“I am an experienced therapist and behaviorist who works with children, parents, and families.”

About Me

As an experienced therapist and behaviourist, I help children, parents, and families navigate complex challenges. We work together to understand behaviour patterns and build practical strategies for healthier interactions. My approach supports parents in guiding their children effectively, fostering stronger family connections. Clients seeking clear, actionable tools for improving communication and managing daily life appreciate my collaborative style.

Approach

My work focuses on turning insights into doable steps families can use day to day. In Pittsburgh and online, we keep sessions focused and paced to fit busy routines—short check-ins, clear goals, and concrete tools practiced between meetings in English. I pay attention to patterns in behaviour and parent responses, trying small experiments that shift interactions and reduce friction at home. Parents and caregivers looking for straightforward, practical change often find this hands-on, collaborative rhythm helpful.
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Basic Information

Services

Services Offered:

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    Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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    Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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    Family Therapy

    A form of therapy that works with family members together to improve communication, resolve conflict, and strengthen relationships within the family system.

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Works With:

  • •Children
  • •Families
  • •Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

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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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    Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

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    Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

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    Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

Professional Title:

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    Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Qualifications

University of Pennsylvania

Registrations

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Service Area

Heather Batalden, MA

In-person & Online

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

United States