- CBT informed
- Mindfulness tools
- Trauma-aware care
About Heather
Heather OConnell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio. She brings seven years of counseling experience and focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, and life transitions.
Heather uses straightforward, practical approaches in sessions. She helps clients break problems into smaller steps and practice new skills between meetings. She guides people through panic attacks and social anxiety with clear strategies and steady support.
Her background includes work in community mental health, where she supported a wide age range of clients. That hands-on experience has shaped how she structures sessions and follows progress over time. She aims to build trust so people feel heard and able to try different tools.
Heather draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused methods when they fit a person's needs. She talks through what someone is facing, teaches coping skills, and helps people test new behaviors in everyday life. The emphasis is on small changes that add up.
Her style is calm and direct. She helps people set realistic goals and checks in on what works. For anyone thinking about starting therapy, Heather asks simple questions first and then plans the next steps together.
How Heather’s approaches translate to online therapy
Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors in daily life; this approach breaks problems into small, manageable steps and teaches skills to use between sessions.She also incorporates Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and help manage anxiety and panic symptoms in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather will listen to each person's goals and preferences and then recommend CBT, mindfulness, trauma-focused work, or a combination. The choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some formats require less video and can be a good fit when a shorter, quicker visit is helpful. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work effectively over distance while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and related concerns such as grief, ADHD, social anxiety, and mood issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Heather uses practical methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to teach coping skills and change unhelpful patterns one step at a time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of counseling experience, including work in community mental health supporting a diverse range of clients.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC, and is based in Ohio.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Heather?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.