Heather Sund

Now accepting applications for Sacred Presence Groups (click here to learn more)

I am passionate about helping individuals, couples, families, professionals and organizations thrive in their relationships. This fundamental part of our existence leads to greater happiness, meaning, purpose, productivity and life satisfaction. When our families, teams and communities thrive, we can experience the fullness of life we were created for. Together we can make that happen. Professionally, I hold a high value for the most evidence-based, proven methods for change. I am committed to connecting relationally with people with acceptance, empathy and a willingness to see the best, even as we work together to find ways for life to be better. 

I am a Fuller School of Psychology Graduate, with a Master of Science in Marital and Family Therapy and took most classes required toward a Masters in Divinity. I have participated in both the intensive and the cohort Confessional Community™ Trainings with Dr. Curt Thompson and colleagues, recieved Certificates in Spiritual Transformation from Ruth Haley Barton’s Transforming Community® in Chicago and Launch with Mel Robbins. For many years now I have been an AAMFT Approved Mentor Supervisor (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists), Certified Emotionally Focused Couples Therapist, as well as a Certified Gottman Educator.

In addition to leading Sacred Presence groups and supervising mental health professionals, I provide professional consultation and coaching to individuals, couples and leaders. I have thoroughly enjoyed teaching at graduate and undergraduate universities, hosting seminars and speaking at various events to inspire and equip people to love well and live their best life. 

Personally, I delight in being a mom to 4 kids from elementary to college, and grieve the traumatic loss of our full-term son. In all we have faced together, I cherish the love, friendship, ongoing resilience and growth in my marriage to my college sweetheart. I value serving the community by mentoring emerging adults and professionals, coaching youth sports, and supporting faith-based, and social justice organizations.

Heather M. Sund, LMFT CEO/Founder, AAMFT Supervisor (she/her)

Specialties:

• Sacred Presence Groups
• Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy
• Emotionally Focused Family Therapy
• Supervisor for Associates Seeking Licensure
• Consultation for Licensed Clinicians
• AAMFT Mentor Supervisor to Supervisors in Training 
• Therapy for Mental Health Professionals
• Certified SYMBIS Facilitator for Marital and Premarital Assessments
• Couples
• Families
• Athletes
• Spirituality and Faith Integration in Therapy
• Grief and Loss
• Life Transitions
• Identity and Purpose
• Supporting LGBTQI+ individuals & families
• Executive and Professional Leaders
• Ministry
• Team Building
• Consulting and Professional Coaching
• Speaking and Seminars

Please reach out directly for supervision, consultation, coaching, speaking and seminar requests.

Therapy Fees:

• Initial Intake Session – 50 minutes/*80 minutes/*110 minutes – $300/$480/$650
• Individual, *Couple or Family Psychotherapy 50-53 min/*80 min/*110 minutes – $250/$375/$500
• Group Therapy 50 min/80 min/110 min – $75/$100/$150

Full-day or half-day intensive sessions can be a viable alternative to weekly therapy for scheduling needs or when desiring faster results. I am sometimes able to travel within Washington state for half or full-day sessions. Please reach out to discuss rates and scheduling for these options.

Insurance:

In-Network Coverage

Can be billed directly for clients.

• Premera
• Global
• Heritage
• LifeWise
• BCBS plans that run through Premera including most Anthem plans

Out of Network Coverage:

Clients may request a monthly superbill to pursue reimbursement.

• Regence
• United Healthcare
• Aetna
• Cigna

Not Covered

Premera plans that contract out benefits through Optum, or begin with PBQ

Please be aware that most insurance plans will not cover the diagnosis codes for couple/marriage, parent-child or family therapy.

Offering teletherapy online throughout Washington State and in person counseling services in Edmonds, WA.