Your Bright Side Counseling Practice - Orlando, Florida

Susanna C.

AN OUTSTANDING THERAPIST WHO TRANSFORMS LIVES
I've had the pleasure of working closely with Heather Friedman for years as a pediatric and adult psychiatrist, and I can confidently say that she is one of the most compassionate, skilled, and dedicated therapists I have ever known. Her ability to connect with clients, listen deeply, and provide genuine, transformative support is nothing short of remarkable. Heather has an incredible gift for creating a safe, nonjudgmental space, where healing and growth are possible..

Whether it's helping clients navigate complex emotional landscapes or empowering them to overcome personal challenges, Heather brings warmth, empathy, and professionalism to every session. I feel extremely fortunate to be able to collaborate often with her in the care of our mutual patients. She is simply phenomenal!

Caitlin C.

Heather helped our family immensely at a time when we were really struggling, and I can’t say enough good things about her. She’s knowledgeable, compassionate and very insightful. In addition to her incredible counseling services, she is always quick to respond to any questions, scheduling is a breeze, and I’ve never encountered any hassles with billing or administrative issues (as I frequently have with other mental health providers). If you or your child needs help, don’t hesitate to reach out to this practice!

Natalie R.

I cannot recommend this practice enough. Heather is so caring and professional. She is incredible at addressing the needs of your child while giving you the tools as a parent to help as well. Heather knows how to connect with kids in an approachable way that allows her to be a safe space for any child of any background. Our family considers ourselves as the luckiest to have her as a resource to navigate raising children.

Meghan K.

Heather was an absolute God-send when life was extraordinarily hard for my child. After a traumatic event, a series of crises and dealing with some transitions, Heather met my son where he was and helped him to build skills and heal. I recommend her to everyone I know, and its such a relief to know that if we hit another bumpy patch in life, my child has a healing resource he trusts in Heather.

Wendy C.

I cannot express enough gratitude for the incredible support and guidance Your Bright Side has provided to my daughter. She was struggling with ADHD symptoms and emotional regulation, and we were looking for someone who could understand her needs and offer effective strategies to help her thrive.

From the very first session, our therapist made my daughter feel comfortable and safe. She took the time to get to know her, building a rapport that was both professional and compassionate. She also engages with the parent to help us understand what’s going on.

Thanks to our therapist at Your Bright Side, my daughter is more confident, focused, and emotionally balanced. She has learned how to express her feelings in a healthier way and has gained valuable skills that will benefit her for years to come. I highly recommend Your Bright Side!

Morgan C.

I had four kids in five years (two singletons and then twins), and if I could give you one piece of parenting advice it would be to find yourself a Heather.

My eldest was struggling with OCD symptoms, and I was feeling so out of control. I felt like I was a failure of a parent, as my instinct to comfort her which was actually making her issues worse. When the pandemic hit, her obsession was with germs making her throw up. It was a really difficult time for our family.

Luckily- we were connected with Heather and thats when my world shifted. She was able to work with my oldest daughter to work through her struggles, and now, five years later, she has grown and changed so much. She now has the tools she needs to function as a healthy 9 year old, although there are definitely times we need to go back to Heather for a check-in. But now I feel like I am equipped to help her help herself, which brings me so much comfort.

I started taking my second daughter a year or two ago who is exhibiting ADHD symtpoms and that has been so helpful for us. My daughters both struggle with very different things, so I felt like I needed to shapeshift into a completely different parent for each of them. Heather has held my hand the whole way.

Heather met us with so much grace, kindness and understanding. She helped us pivot when the things we tried just weren't working. She listened to my concerns and validated that this is actually quite difficult, and that there are things we can do to make it better. She also gently pointed out my role in my children's struggles, which then helped me work on myself in a way that is good for EVERYONE.

I honestly think Heather saved us. I would be completely lost without her guidance, counseling, and constant presence in our lives.

I would HIGHLY recommend her to any child/family who needs additional support, whether thats with neurodivergence, social/behavioral issues, grief, etc. She is a resource I feel so grateful to have found early in my parenting career, and I couldn't recommend her enough (see: all the friends I've sent to her). I will always be grateful to Your Bright Side for helping me become a better mother, and helping my kids find the grace, strength and confidence in themselves to build resilience that will last a lifetime.

Jessica S.

The compassion and interest that the clinicians at Your Bright Side show families, ranging in all sizes, is unmatched. Heather has a listening ear and offers direction and feedback with a wide range of supportive tools and strategies to promote wellness and reflection.

nicole F.

Heather Friedman is the BEST! She completely transformed my life as I was struggling so hard with my daughter. Her professionalism, kindness and attentiveness made my family beyond comfortable. I can’t recommend her enough! Make the call… You will not regret it!