About Us

Heather Clague MD, MPH is a psychiatrist and level 5 certified TEAM therapist and trainer with a private practice in Oakland, California.  Heather has been leading groups since 2016 and witnessed first hand the power of groups to facilitate growth and transformation. Heather has taught internationally, is a sought-after presenter to teach the Five Secrets of Effective Communication in medical settings, and has been featured on the Feeling Good Podcast. Heather believes that the willingness to face fears cracks the world open and lets the light shine through.

My practice mindset centers on sustainability: I want to facilitate you learning and embodying the tools to feel and stay well and be freed up to live your life the way you want and have the kinds of relationships and achieve the things in the world that you want.  I work with individuals, couples, groups and also teach and consult with individuals and organizations.  My approach is usually structured by TEAM therapy which helps me and you get great results and have accountability for those results oriented towards your goals. 

 Dawn O’Meally, LCSW-C, P.A. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the owner of a private practice in Maryland-The Counseling Center for Change. In 2002,Dawn became inspired and excited by Dr. David Burns’ research and decided to lead a group for her patients based on his workbook 10 Days to Self Esteem. The reduction in anxiety and depression scores was astounding and the transformation she saw in her patients quickly convinced her that she wanted to offer this program to everyone she could! On 4/26/21, Dawn was honored to do a podcast with Dr. Burns and tell him all about her 20 years of experience facilitating group after group using his Self Esteem workbook and leader’s guide.

https://feelinggood.com /About 150 Self Esteem Groups later, and still going strong, Dawn still gets excited for newcomers because she knows with 100% confidence how her intensive small group program will be life changing for the participants that are willing to dive in and do the homework. With her expert guidance, participants build a solid beginner’s toolkit of CBT techniques and practice them with step-by-step support. Dawn’s genuine, warm, and engaging presentation style fosters a transformative experience for her participants via ZOOM for people all over the country and around the world.

Meet Dr. Leigh Harrington: A renowned psychiatrist with extensive TEAM CBT Therapy Training and Teaching experience, Dr. Leigh Harrington. A multi-talented physician, psychiatrist, teacher, and coach, she offers her expertise to help you achieve your goals .

As a former Chief Resident at Stanford, former Medical Director for Yolo County, a voluntary faculty member at UC Davis, teacher/trainer, resource, and mother, Dr. Harrington brings a wealth of deep experience to the work.

Beyond the professional realm, Dr. Harrington is a seeker of joy, nature-lover and life enthusiast. Whether guiding others in their transformational journeys or endeavoring in a new skill, she’s an eternal learner and lover of life’s moments. Grateful for an incredible support network, she acknowledges the profound impact of mentors, including Dr. David Burns, colleagues, friends and family in shaping her path. She adventures near and far, raising two beautiful daughters along the way.

Living the dream is a challenge and reward she knows intimately—as a parent, partner, teacher, and friend. Connected and committed, she’s on a mission to turn suffering into joy and empower others to do the same. Join her to create your own vibrant journey!