About Me
The Heart behind Wholehearted
Our vision is to help restore a culture of connection in a time of increasing isolation. By creating spaces for therapy, support groups, and professional education, we aim to bring people together in ways that foster healing, collaboration, and lasting transformation.
The Formal Stuff
Hello, my name is Heather Brandenburg, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW).
I graduated from Morehead State University, where I earned my undergraduate degree in 2016 in Social work, completing 400 practicum hours (think of it as an intensive, hands-on internship). Later, I returned to school to further my training, graduating from the University of Louisville with a Master’s in Science and Social Work, adding another 450 hours of clinical practicum experience.
Following graduation, I became a Certified Social Worker (CSW). I practiced under the supervision of a LCSW for 3 years in order to receive my own LCSW. During these years, I provided in person therapy sessions to individuals who had experienced adverse child experiences, domestic violence and/or other types of trauma. I was lucky enough to serve the Richmond, Lexington, and Winchester area.
Over the past decade, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside Kentucky children, families, and individuals who have made it through some of the darkest places in their lives. It has been a pleasure to watch others find their inner strength.
Since 2019, I’ve been active in the education sector of social work, facilitating trainings for fellow social workers and contributing to professional growth in the field. At the same time, I’ve invested in my own growth—becoming EMDR-trained in 2020 and continuing my consultation hours as I work toward full EMDR certification.
My path as both a clinician and an educator is ongoing, and I look forward to continuing this work with the same dedication I’ve brought from the very beginning.