Heather Ann Penaflor, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Talkspace
At a glance
Heather Ann is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Talkspace.
- FSA/HSA accepted
- Great news, Heather Ann is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Texas and Virginia
More about Heather Ann
- 5 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
Hello and welcome to Talkspace. My name is Heather Ann Penaflor and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I have enormous compassion for people going through hardship and life transitions. I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate through life’s challenges and find relief and inner peace. My work with my clients focuses on identifying ineffective behaviors; self-discovery; and gaining self-acceptance. I truly feel privileged to work with all those who are seeking support and believe that giving individuals a nurturing and non-judgmental safe space is the cornerstone of therapy.
Specialties
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Health Plan
- Allegiance
- Afterwood Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross California
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky
- Empire BlueCross BlueShield
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia
- Asuris
- AvMed
- Florida Blue
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- BridgeSpan
- Anthem
- Cigna
- ConnectiCare
- District 9
- EmblemHealth
- First Choice Health
- Health First
- Health Management Administrators
- HealthSelect of Texas
- Horizon NJ
- Intercultural Physicians Network
- Kelsey Care
- LifeWise
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- Medica
- Medicare
- Meritain
- Optum
- Oscar Health
- Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska
- Premera Blue Cross of Washington
- Providence Health Plan
- Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Rocky Mountain Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare
- Sutter Health Plan
- Tricare
- Tyson Health Plan
- UMR
- Ventura County Health Care Plan
- Western Health Advantage
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive behavioral (CBT)
- Dialectical (DBT)
- Person-centered/Rogerian therapy
Licenses
Heather Ann Penaflor's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1891360566.
- LPC · Texas
- LPC · Virginia
About online healthcare
- Affordable.
- Pay a simple copay with insurance (often $30 or less). No insurance? Self-pay plans start around $69 per week with predictable pricing.
- Convenient.
- Get support on your terms. Message your therapist anytime and schedule live video, audio, or chat sessions when you need real-time care.
- Available now.
- No waitlists. No phone calls. Complete a quick online assessment and start connecting with a licensed therapist fast.
Talkspace makes professional mental health care easy to access and easy to fit into your life. Whether you prefer ongoing messaging support or live therapy sessions, Talkspace connects you with licensed providers through a secure, easy-to-use platform. With flexible formats, insurance coverage, and proven effectiveness, Talkspace offers a modern alternative to traditional in-person therapy.
Get started today and take the first step toward feeling better.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Heather Ann Penaflor offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Heather Ann Penaflor works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Heather Ann Penaflor speak?
Heather Ann Penaflor speaks English.
How many years of experience does Heather Ann Penaflor have?
Heather Ann Penaflor has 5 years of experience.
Where is Heather Ann Penaflor licensed to practice?
Heather Ann Penaflor is licensed to practice in Texas and Virginia.
Does Heather Ann Penaflor accept FSA/HSA?
Yes, Heather Ann Penaflor accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.
Does Heather Ann Penaflor accept insurance?
Yes, Heather Ann Penaflor accepts Aetna, Alignment Health Plan, Allegiance, Afterwood Advantage, Anthem Blue Cross California, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Indiana, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Kentucky, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Virginia, Asuris, AvMed, Florida Blue, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross of Idaho, BridgeSpan, Anthem, Cigna, ConnectiCare, District 9, EmblemHealth, First Choice Health, Health First, Health Management Administrators, HealthSelect of Texas, Horizon NJ, Intercultural Physicians Network, Kelsey Care, LifeWise, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Medica, Medicare, Meritain, Optum, Oscar Health, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska, Premera Blue Cross of Washington, Providence Health Plan, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield, Rocky Mountain Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Sutter Health Plan, Tricare, Tyson Health Plan, UMR, Ventura County Health Care Plan, and Western Health Advantage.
Does Heather Ann Penaflor accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Heather Ann Penaflor accepts clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Heather Ann Penaflor offer?
Heather Ann Penaflor offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Client-Centered Therapy.
How can I communicate with Heather Ann Penaflor?
Heather Ann Penaflor can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Heather Ann Penaflor?
Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
And recovery is possible.
When you tap BOOK NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to the Talkspace website to start your therapy journey.