- Addictions support
- Self-esteem work
- Coping with change
About Heather
Heather Hodges is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with six years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with addictions, LGBTQ concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes. Heather recognises the courage it takes to begin therapy and invites people to take a first step toward talking about what feels heavy.
Heather prefers a straightforward, collaborative way of working. She treats clients as the experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking so people can make decisions that fit their lives.
She has worked with anxiety and depression and with people who want more confidence or motivation. Heather also addresses issues such as abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and forgiveness. Guilt and shame are included among the concerns she helps people untangle.
Other areas Heather commonly sees include impulsivity, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, money and financial stress, and questions about sexuality and identity. She also supports people affected by narcissistic relationships and by panic attacks. Her approach is aimed at helping people notice patterns and try small, manageable changes.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the platform's online options. Heather provides services in English and does not take international clients at this time.
How Heather brings evidence-based approaches to online work
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and clearer thinking. One common approach is cognitive restructuring, which helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and test more balanced ideas; this can be useful for guilt, shame, anxiety, and low self-esteem. Another approach is behavioral activation, which focuses on small, doable changes in daily habits to lift motivation and reduce isolation.Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. Heather treats the choice of approach as collaborative and adapts methods based on a person's goals, preferences, and the problems they bring. She helps clients try methods in session and decide which tools feel most useful for everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use online work to help with consistent progress while matching sessions to practical constraints like work or caregiving schedules.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does Heather help with?
She works with addictions, LGBTQ matters, self-esteem, career concerns, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
Heather treats clients as experts in their own stories and helps identify patterns that keep guilt or shame going, while testing small, practical steps to shift those patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on anxiety, depression, motivation, and confidence alongside addiction and identity concerns.
Is she credentialed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential in the state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription that varies by location and can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.