St. Augustine, FL · Evidence-Based Practice
Evidence-based therapy for adults seeking direction, meaning, and purpose.
Our Philosophy
Our work is rooted in three core principles derived from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy that create lasting, meaningful change.
We help you find clarity and choose a path forward, even when the way is unclear. It's about understanding where you are and where you want to go.
Discover what truly matters to you. Your values are your internal compass, guiding your decisions and helping you build a more authentic, satisfying life.
Learn to take practical steps that move you closer to your values. We focus on building momentum through small, consistent, and meaningful actions.
Areas of Focus
We provide focused, evidence-based therapy for adults facing a range of challenges. Our approach is practical, collaborative, and tailored to you.
Develop skills to manage worry and stress, allowing you to engage more fully in your life.
Heal from past experiences with evidence-based treatments that foster safety and resilience.
Reconnect with what matters and learn to navigate low moods with self-compassion.
Find your footing during major life changes, from career shifts to relationship challenges.
What We Offer
We offer focused therapeutic services to guide you on your path.
One-on-one therapy tailored to your unique goals and circumstances. Sessions are collaborative, structured, and grounded in evidence-based practice. Whether you're managing anxiety, processing trauma, or navigating a major life change, individual therapy offers a focused space to build insight and momentum.
Connect with others and find a shared direction in a supportive, professionally-led group environment. Our groups and workshops focus on core ACT and mindfulness principles, providing practical skills to navigate stress based on your values, improve relationships, and foster a sense of shared experience and growth. It's a powerful way to learn you are not alone.
About the Clinician
Licensed Clinical Psychologist · National ACT Trainer
Dr. Eric D. Heneka is a licensed clinical psychologist and national Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) trainer with more than a decade of experience helping adults build lives guided by meaning, resilience, and purpose. He specializes in modern, evidence-based treatments grounded in behavioral science, offering therapy that is practical, collaborative, and deeply aligned with clients' values.
Dr. Heneka is also certified in Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), two gold-standard trauma treatments supported by extensive research. His clinical approach combines clarity, compassion, and structured guidance to help clients move forward—especially when life feels painful, overwhelming, or uncertain.
He is the founder of Vector Psychology in St. Augustine, Florida, where he offers therapy and clinical training grounded in the belief that direction matters—and that meaningful change is always possible.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Heneka provides advanced supervision for psychology residents and trains clinicians across the country in ACT, trauma-focused care, and evidence-based psychotherapy. Known for his grounded presence and ability to translate complex psychological concepts into real-world skills, Dr. Heneka is committed to helping individuals and clinicians alike develop psychological flexibility and live more meaningful, modern, and connected lives.
How We Work
We use modern, scientifically-backed therapies to help you build a more meaningful life.
Therapy isn't just talking; it's a science-backed process. Evidence-based practice means we use treatments that have been rigorously tested and proven effective in scientific studies. This approach combines clinical expertise, the best available research, and your personal values and circumstances to create a treatment plan that works. It's a collaborative process focused on clear goals and measurable progress.
Life is full of challenges, and avoiding painful thoughts and feelings often makes them stronger. ACT (pronounced as the word "act") offers a powerful alternative. Instead of fighting with your inner experiences, you'll learn to accept them with mindfulness and self-compassion. The focus of ACT is not on feeling good, but on living well. We'll work together to clarify what truly matters to you — your values — and use that as a guide to take committed action, building a rich, full, and meaningful life even in the presence of pain.
For those who have experienced trauma, the world can feel unsafe, and memories can be intrusive and overwhelming. Prolonged Exposure is one of the most effective treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps you gradually and safely approach trauma-related memories, feelings, and situations you've been avoiding. Through this process, you can learn that you are capable of managing these reminders, reduce the distress they cause, and regain control of your life.
Cognitive Processing Therapy is a highly effective, research-backed treatment for PTSD that focuses on how trauma has altered your beliefs. We will work to identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs — or "stuck points" — that keep you trapped in the cycle of trauma. By learning to look at the event differently and re-evaluate your beliefs, you can create a new, healthier understanding of the trauma and its impact, allowing you to move forward.
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