Therapist, Activist, Leader

Show up, speak out & follow through

Heather is a licensed marriage and family therapist, leader, activist, coach, and online educator. Through experience and training, she has learned to use her voice to help empower others and work toward positive change.

 
 
 
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Past Talks

Heather has spoken for non-profits, educational institutions, and businesses to provide inspiration and knowledge to other professionals and students.

 

May 2020

HerSpace Biz Boosters
“Time Management Tips from an Entrepreneur, Community Volunteer, Supervisor, and Mom”

NAMI Fresno
“What the the Mental Health Therapy Experience is Like, and How to Access Care”

March 2020

Make Her Mark
“Coronavirus Business Resources—Taking Care of Your Mental Health While Working in the Midst of a Pandemic” 

June 2019

Fresno Women’s Summit, Panel Discussion
“Central Valley Movers & Shakers” 

April 2019

Fresno Pacific University MFT Program
“An Introduction to Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy”
A basic overview for students entering practicum

March 2019

Optima Family Services
“Client Loss in the Helping Profession”
How to manage the loss of a client and support their families appropriately

September 2018

California State University ASI & USU Leadership
“Avoiding Student Burnout and Striving for Success”

October 2018

Fresno Pacific University Social Work Program
“Paths to Leadership in the Helping Profession & Improving Access to Mental Health Services in our Community”

Therapy Reimagined Conference — Los Angeles, CA
“Using Your Voice as an Activist Therapist”

November 2017

California State University Central Valley Regional Leadership Conference
"Focusing on Professional Development"

October 2017

University of Phoenix — Fresno, CA
"Non-traditional Career Paths"

May 2017

Optima Family Services — Los Angeles, CA
"Emotional Well-Being for Health Professionals" 

April 2016

California State University, Stanislaus
"Leader2Leader Networking Strategies"

October 2014

California State University, Stanislaus College of Science
"Career Exploration and Connection"

 
 

Media Appearances

 

Central Valley Talk News - Live with Mike & Athena, Breaking Mental Health Stigma

 
KFCF Radio Broadcast Community Outreach Lead for Women's March in the Central Valley

KFCF Radio Broadcast
Community Outreach Lead for Women's March in the Central Valley

 
The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide Podcast  with Katie Vernoy & Curt Widhalm Episode 67: Let’s Get Political

The Modern Therapist’s Survival Guide Podcast
with Katie Vernoy & Curt Widhalm

Episode 67: Let’s Get Political

 
Heather Janz on KSEE24 News Station Why I March

KSEE24 News Station
Why I March

 
 

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