Heather Mawla, LMFT

She/Her

Heather is a Therapist at Two Chairs in San Francisco.

She feels honored to have the opportunity to witness and help clients in revealing their genuine selves, deepen their connection to others and walk bravely and confidently through life. She is committed to being part of the solution and an advocate of change for every client that she has the good fortune to work with, and within the mental health field in general. In her work with couples, Heather seeks to help couples communicate more openly and effectively while deepening understanding and connection with each other.

When not working, Heather enjoys cooking, filling her senses with an eclectic range of music and connecting with and supporting her family.


Individual Therapy Expertise

Top Specialty Areas
  • Anxiety
  • Depression  
  • Relationships
  • Stress Management / Burnout
  • Values and Goals
  • Women's Health  
  • Communication
  • Family of Origin
  • Grief and Loss
  • Perfectionism
Top Therapy Modalities
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic/Transpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Somatic Therapies
  • Control Mastery

Couples Therapy Expertise

Top Specialty Areas
  • Effective Communication
  • Healthy Conflict Resolution
  • ‍Respect / Mutual Understandin
  • ‍Equity / Balance in Relationship
  • Friendships / Family Dynamics
  • Emotional Intimacy
Top Therapy Modalities
  • Gottman Method
  • Psychobiological Approach
  • Integrative Behavioral Cognitive Therapy

Heather Mawla, LMFT

She/Her

Heather is a Therapist at Two Chairs in San Francisco.

She feels honored to have the opportunity to witness and help clients in revealing their genuine selves, deepen their connection to others and walk bravely and confidently through life. She is committed to being part of the solution and an advocate of change for every client that she has the good fortune to work with, and within the mental health field in general. In her work with couples, Heather seeks to help couples communicate more openly and effectively while deepening understanding and connection with each other.

When not working, Heather enjoys cooking, filling her senses with an eclectic range of music and connecting with and supporting her family.


Individual Therapy Expertise

Top Specialty Areas
  • Anxiety
  • Depression  
  • Relationships
  • Stress Management / Burnout
  • Values and Goals
  • Women's Health  
  • Communication
  • Family of Origin
  • Grief and Loss
  • Perfectionism
Top Therapy Modalities
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Humanistic/Transpersonal
  • Mindfulness
  • Somatic Therapies
  • Control Mastery

Couples Therapy Expertise

Top Specialty Areas
  • Effective Communication
  • Healthy Conflict Resolution
  • ‍Respect / Mutual Understandin
  • ‍Equity / Balance in Relationship
  • Friendships / Family Dynamics
  • Emotional Intimacy
Top Therapy Modalities
  • Gottman Method
  • Psychobiological Approach
  • Integrative Behavioral Cognitive Therapy
Education and Experience
  • Telethealth/Online Therapist at BetterHelp
  • Clinical Program Manager, Assessment and Triage Unit, UnitedHealthcare/OptumHealth, San Francisco CA
  • Psychotherapist, Tri Valley Haven Rape Crisis, Domestic Violence and Homelessness Services, Livermore CA
  • Psychotherapist, Private Practice and Women’s Therapy Services, San Francisco CA
  • Case Manager and Therapist, Project Destiny at Fred Finch Youth Center working with youth and families in the welfare system, Oakland CA
  • MFT Intern at Catalyst Rape Crisis and Domestic Violence Services, Chico CA
  • M.S. in Psychology, California State University, Chico
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