About
Heather Schwartz LMFT
Founder & licensed Psychotherapist
Heather Schwartz is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and the founder of Plot Twist Behavioral Health, a boutique practice based in Orange County, California. Her work reflects a synthesis of clinical expertise, academic engagement, and experience within healthcare settings, offering a highly attuned and multidimensional approach to psychotherapy.
Her orientation is integrative and experiential, incorporating EMDR, Brainspotting, somatic interventions, and parts-based work to facilitate deeper processing and sustainable change. She utilizes targeted, evidence-informed intervention tools to support clients in moving beyond insight alone, helping translate awareness into meaningful behavioral and emotional shifts.
In addition to trauma-informed modalities, Heather emphasizes the clinical efficacy of positive psychological interventions, integrating strengths-based practices that enhance resilience, emotional regulation, and overall well-being.
She is deeply passionate about her work and holds the enduring belief that it is never too late to be who you might have been. Therapy, in her view, is not about returning to a previous version of oneself, but about integrating past experiences, deepening self-understanding, and consciously shaping what comes next.
Heather continues to advance her clinical work through ongoing training and a commitment to approaches that honor both empirical research and the complexity of the human experience.
Shelby Scott AMFT
Shelby Scott is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT) dedicated to fostering healing and personal growth through compassionate and individualized care.
With a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University, Shelby’s therapeutic philosophy is rooted in the belief that true healing begins when individuals are seen and understood for who they are, rather than defined by their past actions or experiences. She approaches each client with clinical skill, clarity, and empathy, creating a safe space for exploration and growth.
In her practice, Shelby develops and implements tailored treatment plans that empower clients to achieve their personal goals while fostering autonomy, self-esteem, and resilience.
She is committed to providing genuine encouragement and engaging in honest conversations that resonate on a personal level, ensuring that each client feels valued and supported throughout their journey. With a passion for helping others navigate their challenges, Shelby Scott is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves.
Every story has unexpected chapters
Sometimes life doesn’t follow the script we expected.
Unexpected changes, difficult transitions, and emotional challenges can leave us feeling uncertain about what comes next. At Plot Twist Behavioral Health, we believe these moments — the plot twists in our lives — can also become opportunities for reflection, healing, and growth.
Therapy offers a supportive space to pause, understand your experiences more clearly, and begin shaping the next chapter with intention and confidence.
Our goal is to provide a calm and welcoming environment where your story is heard, respected, and explored at your own pace.
Our approach to therapy
We believe therapy should feel welcoming, respectful, and supportive from the very beginning. Creating a space where clients feel comfortable sharing openly is one of the most important parts of meaningful progress.
Every experience you bring into the room is treated with care, curiosity, and understanding. Rather than a one-size-fits-all method, sessions are shaped around your goals, your pace, and what feels most helpful for you. Together, we explore patterns, challenges, and possibilities in a way that supports lasting insight and change.