- Thoughts and habits
- Skills focused
- Client-centered
About Heather
Heather began her career in school counseling and broadened her work into mental health and substance abuse settings. She has run addiction treatment programs and provided case management for people living with serious mental illness. That variety of work gave her a lot of hands-on experience with different life challenges and recovery paths.
Her approach centers on listening first and tailoring strategies to what each person needs. She uses Client-Centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person and their goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools help with changing unhelpful thought patterns and daily habits that keep problems going.
Heather also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy are additional options she may bring in to support stress reduction and coping. She emphasizes practical skills people can use between sessions.
Outside of clinical work, Heather teaches dance and enjoys reading about resilience and recovery. That background informs her belief that people can grow after hard experiences. To start, prospective clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a session through the Start Therapy flow.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
West Virginia
Languages
English
How Heather’s approaches translate to online therapy
Heather uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus sessions around each person's goals and values, providing attentive listening and collaborative planning to fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and daily habits, with concrete exercises to practice between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather will discuss preferences, needs, and specific challenges and then try strategies that feel like a good match. The process is collaborative and adjustments are made based on what helps most.
Online care can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week and remove travel time. It can also make shorter check-ins or skills practice simpler to schedule around work or caregiving. The site’s Start Therapy flow includes a brief matching questionnaire so people can confirm session options and schedule according to the therapist's availability before booking.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly address?
Heather helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma. She also works with issues like relationship challenges, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are person-centered and practical. Heather blends client-centered listening with tools from CBT and DBT to build everyday skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience across school counseling, mental health, and substance abuse settings, including running addiction treatment programs and case management work.
What credentials and region apply?
Heather holds an LPC credential and practices in West Virginia. Her profile notes experience in both West Virginia and North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
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?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.