Compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy & assessment services

Our story

HeartWork was started by two psychologists and dear friends. We do this work because we truly care about our clients and love what we do. Our mission is to promote well-being, and we believe everyone can live a life that is full of vitality and personal fulfillment.

Our approach

HeartWork is a boutique clinic of psychologists and postdoctoral fellows whose practice incorporates a warm, open-hearted approach with evidence-based theory and skills. We include your strengths and what matters most to you, and we use those values as a guide to make meaningful changes in your life. Throughout our work together, we take a collaborative stance that incorporates feedback from you on how you are progressing towards your treatment goals.

For psychological assessments, we tailor each evaluation to address your specific questions and concerns. We integrate data from assessment measures with your history and current functioning in order to provide diagnostic clarity and personalized recommendations. This provides a clear direction that empowers you and your family to move forward. Our values are to be empathically connected, respectful and culturally sensitive. 

Meet our team

  • Dr. Barbara Hooks

    LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

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  • Dr. Katherine Plambeck

    LICENSED CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

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  • Dr. Britni Snow

    POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

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  • Dr. Evone Zander

    POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

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  • “I would recommend HeartWork Psychology to anyone ready to self-actualize. I felt supported and cared for, and I achieved all the goals I set."

    Former Client

  • "Barbara was warm, understanding, and comforting. She helped me in a wide range of areas, from setting boundaries to realizing my worth to leaving a difficult graduate school situation. She helped me identify what matters most to me and structure my life around those values. I can't imagine going through the last two years of my life without her help."

    Elizabeth

  • "I really appreciated the way that Katherine was flexible in her approach. For example, as we discussed my difficulty transitioning into sessions, she offered a mindfulness exercise at the start of our time together. I am endlessly grateful for her compassion, patience, and gentle nudging. She created a safe space that supported my growth and helped me move towards a more expansive way of living."

    Hannah

  • "Through my work at HeartWork, I was able to rediscover my inner strength and resilience."

    Former Client

  • "Barbara helped me in my journey towards acceptance. In striving to accept life on life’s terms, to having realistic expectations of myself and others, to rediscovering a sense of belonging, and to understanding what responsibility means for me. She's made a powerful difference in my life, and I'm oh so grateful! I appreciate her humanity, generosity and work! I hope that she continues bringing out the best in others."

    I.K.

  • "Katherine helped me become a more emotionally open person. She supported me in achieving goals in several important relationships, and she gave me the tools to reframe my thinking and be more accepting. My experience has made me more mindful of my feelings and better able to anticipate and avoid partners that are no longer serving me."

    A.L.

  • "Barbara was extremely empathetic and helpful in helping me pinpoint certain focus areas. Even in a short amount of time I came away with some helpful methods of dealing with anxiety. I was able to understand patterns of behavior that stem from past trauma and experiences. Also I was able to identify patterns of behavior and deal with them in healthier ways and learning how to react in more productive ways."

    K.N.

  • "My sessions with Katherine were helpful because she taught me how to use various methods to handle the overwhelming feelings I had as a result of a very painful breakup. I learned how to have a different, more productive/positive relationship with my feelings. I very much appreciate her support during this difficult time of my life. Her empathy, listening skills and sense of humor made me feel comfortable with her, which allowed me to trust her and share my feelings and thoughts."

    Former Client

  • "My experience at HeartWork was excellent. Barbara gave me ways to think about and process things in ways that I had not previously been aware of. She has a way of doing things which is different from my previous experiences in therapy, and it would be helpful to others to explore this style."

    S.C.

  • "Katherine was instrumental in guiding me to face my insecurities in a way that was compassionate and empathetic."

    Former Client

  • Barbara has helped me grow more than any therapist I've had before. She's helped me develop skills to better manage anxiety, relationships, giving feedback, and family addiction. She creates a calm and caring space that allowed me to be vulnerable and grow. While I've always perceived myself as a sensitive person, her thoughtful and genuine approach helped me to see the beauty in it and enabled me to see myself beyond that.

    Former Client

We offer a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation