About
They offer an experience-based and evidence-informed therapeutic approach. Heidi Sommer McAlister, MSEd., LPCC, is a Professional Clinical Counselor and Consultant with expertise in maternal well-being, emotional needs of gifted individuals, disordered eating, and narcissism in the family system. She provides client-centered, interpersonal counseling and consulting services to individuals and couples, drawing from her background in performing arts, business experience, and clinical counseling education. The practice focuses on helping clients find, develop, and appreciate their unique abilities and strengths. They welcome clients with intellectual interests in film, art, music, literature, education, philosophy, and more. Heidi's areas of expertise include working with gifted and talented individuals, relationship issues, and postpartum concerns. She has presented at state, national, and international professional associations on topics such as self-care for mothers, postpartum depression, and anxiety. The practice is located at 94 Northwoods Boulevard in Columbus, OH, and can be reached at (614) 985-5500 or heidi@thesommergroup.com.
Insurance & payment
The Sommer Group Counseling & Consulting accepts Flexible Spending Account Funds, Health Savings Account Funds, and out-of-network insurance plans. Please contact the practice directly to confirm insurance details.
- Flexible Spending Account Funds
- Heath Savings Account Funds
- Out of network
Listed fee: $180 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Maternal Well-being Counseling
Heidi provides counseling services to support mothers' emotional and mental well-being, addressing postpartum depression, anxiety, and identity issues.
Gifted and Talented Counseling
Heidi offers counseling services tailored to the emotional needs of gifted, talented, and highly empathic individuals.
Disordered Eating Counseling
Heidi provides counseling services to support individuals struggling with disordered eating, including binge eating, emotional eating, and bulimia nervosa.
Relationship Issues Counseling
Heidi offers counseling services to support individuals and couples navigating relationship issues, including narcissism in the family system.
Fertility Concerns Counseling
Heidi provides counseling services to support individuals and couples addressing fertility concerns and related emotional challenges.