Heidi Kaplan

Specialized Therapy for OCD and Anxiety at The Scoggan Institute

Heidi Kaplan is a dedicated Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) who brings compassion and expertise to her work with adults facing Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), anxiety disorders, and related challenges. Based at The Scoggan Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona, Heidi provides personalized therapy sessions—offered weekly or multiple times per week—through both in-person appointments and convenient telehealth options.

With a focus on evidence-based approaches, Heidi helps clients break free from the grip of OCD and anxiety using techniques like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). She also incorporates Metacognitive Therapy (MCT) and Polyvagal Theory-informed nervous system regulation to support emotional healing and resilience. For clients seeking deeper insight, Heidi blends psychodynamic methods to process emotions tied to present-day struggles.

Known for her warm, collaborative style, Heidi customizes every treatment plan to reflect each client’s unique needs and strengths. She even weaves her background in improvisational comedy into sessions, offering a creative way to address social anxiety and boost emotional adaptability.
Heidi earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University and holds a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Arizona State University. As a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), she brings years of experience supporting pediatric patients and families through medical trauma in hospital and community settings. She’s also shared her knowledge as an adjunct faculty member, teaching abnormal psychology in the Maricopa Community College system.

Starting June 2025, Heidi will be fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), further expanding her ability to help clients heal from trauma and anxiety.

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Specialized Focus Areas:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Social Anxiety and Specific Phobias
Perfectionism and Scrupulosity
Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs)

Therapeutic Approaches:

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with an Inference-Based focus (I-CBT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Habit Reversal Training
Somatic techniques grounded in Polyvagal Theory
Metacognitive Therapy (MCT)

Professional Affiliations:

American Counseling Association (ACA)
International OCD Foundation (IOCDF)
Arizona Bereavement Alliance
Association of Child Life Professionals (ACLP)

Heidi is passionate about empowering her clients to build confidence, overcome fear, and live fuller lives. Whether you’re seeking in-person support in Scottsdale or virtual therapy from anywhere, Heidi is here to guide you toward lasting transformation

Heidi Kaplan

Specialized Therapy for OCD and Anxiety at The Scoggan Institute

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