- Thought patterns
- Daily habits
- Practical coping
About Heather
Heather Breems is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship or parenting concerns. She focuses on everyday thoughts and habits that shape how people feel and act, and she aims to create a respectful, sensitive space for change. Taking a first step toward feeling better can feel hard, and she offers steady support through that process.
She shapes sessions around each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Conversations are practical and grounded in daily life - looking at patterns of thinking, small behavior changes, and ways to cope when things get overwhelming. This approach is useful for people dealing with grief, anger, sleep problems, addiction, or burnout from caregiving.
Heather draws from methods such as cognitive behavioral work, attachment-based ideas, emotionally focused approaches, client-centered listening, and mindfulness practices. That mix lets her address both thoughts and emotions and helps people make concrete shifts in habits and relationships. She has worked in social work settings for 11 years and brings that lived experience into sessions.
She also supports people facing issues around adoption and foster care, aging, autism, chronic illness or pain, codependency, communication problems, divorce, fertility struggles, and forgiveness. Heather listens for each person's goals and tailors the plan accordingly.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical tools you can try between meetings. She encourages small, manageable steps so progress feels doable rather than overwhelming.
She shapes sessions around each person's needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Conversations are practical and grounded in daily life - looking at patterns of thinking, small behavior changes, and ways to cope when things get overwhelming. This approach is useful for people dealing with grief, anger, sleep problems, addiction, or burnout from caregiving.
Heather draws from methods such as cognitive behavioral work, attachment-based ideas, emotionally focused approaches, client-centered listening, and mindfulness practices. That mix lets her address both thoughts and emotions and helps people make concrete shifts in habits and relationships. She has worked in social work settings for 11 years and brings that lived experience into sessions.
She also supports people facing issues around adoption and foster care, aging, autism, chronic illness or pain, codependency, communication problems, divorce, fertility struggles, and forgiveness. Heather listens for each person's goals and tailors the plan accordingly.
Sessions emphasize collaboration and practical tools you can try between meetings. She encourages small, manageable steps so progress feels doable rather than overwhelming.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
How these approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based ideas focus on how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice those patterns and try new ways of relating in everyday life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and habits and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can be used to target anxiety, sleep issues, and mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus, often through short exercises practiced between sessions.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work with each person to identify goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. If something isn’t working, she adjusts the plan and tries different tools until a good fit is found.
Confirm the session formats before booking, since the biography does not specify which online or in-person options are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week - shorter check-ins, less commuting, and sessions that align with work or caregiving schedules. It can also make some exercises easier to practice during daily routines, such as brief mindfulness practices or homework focused on changing small habits.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, depression, grief, sleep problems, anger, addiction, and coping with life changes among other areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is respectful and sensitive, focusing on thoughts and everyday habits. Sessions are collaborative and practical, with attention to thoughts, feelings, and small behavior changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience in social work and brings that background to her clinical approach.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking since the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.