Heather Mileham is a clinical social worker at Anchor Point Wellness Group with more than 20 years of experience in the social work profession. Her work is grounded in respect for each person's experiences, strengths, and capacity for growth.

Heather supports individuals navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. Her professional background includes serving veterans and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, giving her experience working with people whose needs, circumstances, and paths forward can look very different.

Her approach to therapy is collaborative and shaped around each client's values and goals. Heather integrates EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), and mindfulness-based practices. When appropriate, she also incorporates art, writing, and nature-based practices to offer additional ways for clients to reflect, express themselves, and make meaning of their experiences.

Alongside her clinical work, Heather serves as an assistant professor and social work program director at the University of Sioux Falls. She teaches and mentors future social workers and supports the development of professionals entering the field. Her work as both a clinician and educator reflects her commitment to helping people recognize their strengths, develop new skills, and move forward with purpose.

At Anchor Point, Heather brings experience, curiosity, and a genuine respect for each person's capacity to grow, creating space for clients to work through challenges and discover what a meaningful path forward can look like for them.