Welcome - I’m so glad you’re here.
I’m Heather Moon Vogels, a psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience guiding teens, young adults, and adults through obstacles that limit them from truly thriving.
I help people heal from disconnection, stress, and overwhelm, recover from developmental and attachment trauma, and address self-harm, disordered eating, dependencies, relationships, and expat challenges.
I also support athletes, performers, and professionals facing high-pressure moments - whether in sport, the arts, exams, job interviews, or leadership roles. Drawing on my experience as a competitive rower and training in performance psychology, I help people regulate their nervous system, access resilience, and show up from a grounded and authentic place.
My approach is trauma-informed and emphasizes the nervous system’s role in emotional regulation and healing. I draw from the work of Pia Mellody, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic integration, and EMDR, combined with CBT, mindfulness, and compassion-based techniques. Our work is deeply personal, and together we go on a journey of exploration, using methods tailored to what works best for each individual - all aimed at helping those I collaborate with heal, connect, and thrive.
Understanding how trauma impacts the body, mind, and spirit, I use a comprehensive, integrative approach to help individuals reconnect with inner resilience and align with their authentic selves.
My methods foster emotional safety, encourage self-awareness, and support healing from past wounds. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, stress, life changes, depression, low motivation, addiction, dependencies, body image, food, or relational difficulties, I provide a compassionate space for transformative growth.
With online sessions, you can access this personalized care from the comfort of your home.
Originally from Vermont, USA, I began my academic training in psychology before completing my graduate degree in counseling psychology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. My background also includes a deep engagement with the arts, Reiki and energy healing, and competitive athletics - experiences that continue to shape my understanding of resili
Originally from Vermont, USA, I began my academic training in psychology before completing my graduate degree in counseling psychology in Cambridge, Massachusetts. My background also includes a deep engagement with the arts, Reiki and energy healing, and competitive athletics - experiences that continue to shape my understanding of resilience, creativity, and the mind–body–spirit connection.
With over 20 years of professional experience, I specialize in trauma-informed psychotherapy for stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma recovery. My early work in addiction treatment revealed how trauma often lies at the heart of emotional and behavioral struggles, shaping the integrative, neuroscience-informed approach I use today.
My advanced training includes The Voyage® Trauma-Informed Program (Level 5 OFQUAL, 80 CPD hours), Post Induction Therapy with Pia Mellody (The Meadows), and ongoing EMDR certification. I also hold extensive experience in CBT, motivational interviewing, parts work, and attachment- and somatic-based modalities.
Beyond private practice, I’ve worked across clinical, forensic, and academic settings - including Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, Columbia University Medical Center, and Somerville Mental Health Association - providing therapy, supervision, and education. I am currently an Adjunct Professor at Webster Private University Vienna, where I teach courses in psychology and trauma-informed practice.
Having lived and worked in Switzerland, England, and Austria, I bring a cross-cultural perspective to my work with expatriates, global professionals, and high performers navigating transitions, identity, and belonging.
Across all of my work, I hold a guiding belief that our emotions, behaviors, and nervous system responses always make sense in context - and each of us carries an innate capacity to heal, reconnect, and thrive.
In addition to my work with trauma and emotional healing, I bring a unique perspective to supporting athletes and high performers. As a former competitive rower who has raced at the World Championships and earned multiple national titles, I understand firsthand the intense mental and physical demands of sport. My own experiences in traini
In addition to my work with trauma and emotional healing, I bring a unique perspective to supporting athletes and high performers. As a former competitive rower who has raced at the World Championships and earned multiple national titles, I understand firsthand the intense mental and physical demands of sport. My own experiences in training and competition have shaped how I help athletes navigate the pressures of performance, setbacks, and recovery.
I integrate parts work with somatic practices to help athletes deepen their awareness of how the nervous system influences focus, resilience, and recovery. This approach allows performers to recognize and regulate stress responses, engage with their inner resources more effectively, and transform unhelpful patterns into strengths. By working with the whole person, not just the athlete, I guide clients in developing balance between drive and rest, discipline and self-compassion, performance and well-being.
Whether preparing for competition, recovering from injury, or striving to reach the next level of performance, my approach blends cutting-edge neuroscience, trauma-informed care, and lived experience as a high-level athlete to create a uniquely tailored path to sustainable success.
My approach is client-centered, collaborative, trauma informed and evidence-based. I prioritize building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship. Together we begin to identify, make sense of and understand the patterns, survival strategies and nervous system responses that have both helped you to adapt and survive, but also can be
My approach is client-centered, collaborative, trauma informed and evidence-based. I prioritize building a trusting and safe therapeutic relationship. Together we begin to identify, make sense of and understand the patterns, survival strategies and nervous system responses that have both helped you to adapt and survive, but also can be limiting or keep you feeling stuck.
What to Expect
Therapy that meets you where you are.
A Lifetime of Curiosity, Growth, and Connection
Originally from Vermont, USA, my journey to becoming a psychotherapist has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about human behavior, a love of creativity, and a dedication to helping people live more connected, authentic lives.
Before returning to graduate school to pursue counseling psychol
A Lifetime of Curiosity, Growth, and Connection
Originally from Vermont, USA, my journey to becoming a psychotherapist has been shaped by a lifelong curiosity about human behavior, a love of creativity, and a dedication to helping people live more connected, authentic lives.
Before returning to graduate school to pursue counseling psychology in Cambridge, Massachusetts, I spent several years focused on competitive rowing, racing at the World Championships and earning multiple national titles. That experience taught me resilience, focus, and the importance of mind-body connection, lessons I carry into both my personal life and therapeutic work. It also showed me the shadow side of elite performance: how intense pressure can fuel limiting beliefs, obsessive tendencies, and self-critical or addictive patterns, and the ways high expectations can sometimes undermine well-being.
Alongside my work in psychology, I also studied fine art and painting - a pursuit that continues to shape both my worldview and therapeutic approach. At one point, I was accepted to graduate programs in both art and psychology - a beautiful but ultimately unsustainable idea that taught me the importance of honouring limits, even my own. I chose psychology as my main path, but painting remains a vital part of my life. I’ve exhibited my work and continue to find in art another language for healing and self-understanding, which I sometimes integrate into therapy when it supports a client’s process.
I have also had my own journey of healing from trauma and limiting beliefs, and continue to engage in personal growth and reflection. This lived experience deepens my empathy and informs how I guide clients - whether they are navigating trauma, life transitions, or the pressures of performance.
I began my career in addiction treatment, guided by the understanding that trauma often lies at the root of addictive patterns. Over time, my work expanded to include trauma-informed, integrative approaches that help individuals, couples, athletes, and high performers heal, recover, and thrive.
As a parent, I understand firsthand the challenges of supporting a child while continuing your own personal journey. This perspective helps me support clients navigating parenthood, family dynamics, and the balance of personal growth with caregiving responsibilities.
Having lived and worked internationally in Switzerland, England, and Austria, I know the challenges of building a new life, career, and community abroad. This personal experience informs my work with expats and global professionals, helping them navigate transitions, identity shifts, and the pressures of life across cultures.
I believe that healing and performance are not opposites - they are partners in the same journey toward living fully and authentically. My approach integrates evidence-based science, lived experience, creativity, and compassion, and is always tailored to the unique needs of the person in front of me.
Every stage of life brings transitions, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
My work supports those who want to feel grounded, connected, and whole again — whether that means healing from the past, improving relationships, or performing with confidence under pressure.
I work with:
Stressful life events, loss, major life transitions, relationship challenges, high-pressure experiences, or past trauma can leave us feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in patterns of fear, self-doubt, or anxiety. Trauma often creates parts of ourselves that hold limiting beliefs, keeping us from fully trusting ourselves or moving forward. I work with individuals to heal from trauma, manage stress, and reconnect with their inner strength.
Using a trauma-informed, integrative approach - drawing on Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, somatic therapy, and mindfulness - we explore these underlying parts, patterns, and emotions, helping you regulate your nervous system, rebuild safety, and strengthen self-trust.
Together, we create a personalized path for healing, moving from surviving to thriving, with greater clarity, resilience, and presence in your life.
Relationships can be challenging, especially when patterns from the past interfere with connection, communication, or trust. I help couples and individuals develop healthier, more authentic relationships, whether romantic, family, or professional.
Through trauma-informed therapy, somatic approaches, and parts work, we explore relational patterns, improve communication, and create boundaries that honor your needs, allowing for deeper intimacy and more balanced connections.
Living abroad can be exhilarating, but it can also feel disorienting. New cultures, shifting identities, and distance from loved ones can leave even the strongest feeling unmoored.
I help expats and global professionals move from survival mode to flourishing, rebuilding a sense of belonging and alignment in their international journey. Having lived and worked internationally myself, I understand these transitions on a personal level.
Using trauma-informed, integrative methods, we explore identity, culture shock, career transitions, and relationships - creating strategies for resilience, connection, and thriving anywhere in the world. Therapy offers a space to reconnect with your authentic self and navigate life abroad with clarity, confidence, and presence.
Life often asks us to “perform” in ways that go beyond sports or the stage - exams, job interviews, presentations, creative work, or difficult conversations can trigger the same nerves and inner conflicts that athletes feel before competition.
I specialise in working with high-achievers, athletes, coaches, and leaders to sharpen mental focus, regulate the nervous system under pressure, recover efficiently, and lead with clarity and resilience.
In high-pressure moments, different inner voices compete - parts that wants to achieve, parts that fear failure, parts that need to hide, parts that protect, and parts that longs to be seen. Using parts work, somatic approaches, EMDR, and performance psychology, we meet these parts with compassion, unlocking a calmer, more authentic and integrated self.
This integrative approach combines:
Performance is not only about results - it’s about alignment between mind, body, and values. Together, we build presence, confidence, and resilience, helping you approach work, creativity, relationships, and life with clarity and authenticity.
True performance grows from a regulated mind and an integrated self.
Learn to lean into a compassion for self and all of your parts that have helped protect you. while gently loosening and shifting the strategies that no longer serve you or are in alignment. Focus on your strengths and develop habits that support your wellbeing.