Heather Straight
Heather is a site-based counselor with Rec Sports & Adaptive Athletics
Demographics
- Cis Woman
- Straight/Heterosexual
- White
- Christian
Education & License
Heather earned her Bachelor's in Psychology from Utah State University and her Masters in Business Administration (MBA) specialized in Business Psychology from Ottawa University, Phoenix. She earned a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PsyD) from Northern Arizona University.
Role at CAPS
Heather is the designated Sport Psych provider for UofA's Elite Team Sports and Rec Club sports. She is also connected with Outdoor Rec, ROTC, and School of Dance. Heather provides individual counseling, group therapy, clinical assessments, crisis response, and psychoeducational workshops. She also provides outreach, workshops, counseling, and community-based services on campus.
Specialty Populations
- First Generation Students
- Graduate/Professional Students
- International Students
- LGBTQIA2S+
- Non-Traditional Students
- Student Athletes
- Athletic Teams
Specialty Areas
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Experiential Therapy
- Humanistic
- Solution-Focused
- Strength-Based
Professional Interests
Heather primarily works from a person-centered approach using experiential and solution focused therapies. Her clinical areas of interest are working with young adults and athletes. She is also passionate about outreach, professional development and leadership.
Personal Interests
Heather enjoys her native environment in southern Arizona. She likes hiking and camping with her Dalmatian, Mickey. She also enjoys sports, playing and watching, as well as strength training and physical challenges.