Heather Gawad - Therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Introduction

Hello! My name is Heather Gawad and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who is committed to supporting individuals on their journey to mental and emotional wellness. I have experience working with addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, PTSD and other mental health issues while offering a compassionate and adaptable approach to therapy. I utilize a variety of evidence-based modalities including EMDR, CBT, person-centered and Adlerian techniques based on clients needs. My goal is to help you not only overcome your struggles but also find healing and empowerment as you build your emotional well-being.

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2000 Northwest 150th Avenue, 2109 & 2110, Pembroke Pines, FL 33028
12008 South Shore Boulevard, Suite 210 & 211, Wellington, FL 33414
800 East Broward Blvd, Suite 310, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
420 S State Road 7, Suite 108, Wellington, FL 33414
2929 N. UNIVERSITY DRIVE, Suite 205, Coral Springs, FL 33065
2000 Northwest 150th Avenue, Suite 2109 and 2110, Davie, Florida 33328
5400 S University Dr, Unit 308, Davie, FL 33328

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Service Specialties

Addiction/Substance Abuse
Anxiety
Depression
Self Esteem
Trauma and PTSD

Education

Bachelor’s— Psychology— Nova Southeastern University
Master’s— Mental Health Counseling— Lynn University

Licenses

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
EMDR
Motivational Interviewing
Person Centered

Insurance

Aetna
Cigna
NOMI Health
Seminole Tribe

Location

In office in Fort Lauderdale

Virtually throughout Florida

Contact

info@caringtherapistsofbroward.com

In our first few sessions you can expect a welcoming, confidential space to talk about whatever feels important. I’ll listen with empathy and curiosity, help normalize difficult feelings, and ask gentle questions to understand your goals and history. Together we’ll identify a few concrete steps or coping strategies you can use right away, and develop a plan for ongoing work that fits your pace and priorities.

I treat you as the expert of your own life — not a problem to be fixed. My role is to be a guide and collaborator: I bring clinical knowledge, tools, and structure, and you bring your lived experience and goals. That partnership means therapy is person-centered, practical, and respectful of your values. I emphasize strengths, teach skills you can use between sessions, and tailor interventions so they feel useful and sustainable in your daily life.

I have always been passionate about helping others and drawn to the resilience of the human spirit. From a young age, I found myself in roles where I could listen, support, and encourage people through difficult times. Over time, that passion grew into a deeper calling — to create a career where I could help people not just feel heard, but also heal and thrive. Becoming a therapist gave me the opportunity to combine my natural empathy with effective, evidence-based practices like EMDR, while also honoring the importance of authentic human connection. Helping clients move from pain toward empowerment and fulfillment continues to inspire me every day.