meet
Heather Walker Janz
In a professional capacity, I am a licensed marriage and family therapist, leader, activist, coach, and online educator. But, I’m also a wife, a mother, and am extremely passionate about using my voice to help and empower others. I have always known I wanted to help people through therapy. For the past 10 years, I have served as a leader in mental health, connecting with other professionals who deeply care about advancing the marriage and family therapy profession.
My unique past employment in college settings has allowed me to have an understanding about the difficult transitions that young people face. My training for licensure included working in community mental health programs where I used evidenced-based practices to help teens relieve complex mental health problems.
Today, I also provide support for young people who work in major tech and service industries by teaching them Cognitive Behavioral Therapy skills for reaching their goals.
Accolades & Associations
2018 President for the Central San Joaquin Valley Chapter of the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists
Chapter Leader Award 2018
Hearts and Hands Award 2016
Safe Passage Award 2015
Rising Tide Society member
With a little help and encouragement, we can all create a better future in an imperfect world
That’s why I’m on a mission to help you…
Learn Practical Life-skills
Gain tools and skills that can be applied to your life right now and help build resiliency so that you can continue to work through obstacles again and again.
Build Better Relationships
Learn how to communicate your needs and boundaries so that you can better build relationships with others and the world around you.
Reach your fullest potential
Create the space to grieve your past, embrace situations you do have control over, and take steps towards becoming your true self.
Growth is a Journey for Everyone
Path’s I’ve Taken
“2004-2009
Worked as a recreation leader and manager in after-school programs and the city Parks and Recreation Department.”
“2006-2012
Employed as an Executive Assistant, Corporate Secretary and Administrative Assistant for banks, student leadership and higher education institutions while completing degrees and training in psychology”
“2009
Earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Human Development from California State University, Stanislaus.”
“2011
Completed Master’s Degree with Honors in Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles.”
“2011
Taught parenting and anger management classes for the DAZ Foundation in Los Angeles.”
“2014
Opened a private practice to offer mental health services and therapy to the greater Fresno County region.”
“2014-2016
Served in mental health for a non-profit in the central valley serving adolescents and young adults referred through the Juvenile Justice Center, hospital, and county mental health crisis centers.”
“2016
Opened Help Yourself University to offer life-skills based training to Fresno and beyond”