- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Guilt and shame focus
About Heather
Heather Lopez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and New York with 11 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and eating-related problems. Heather also lists work on guilt and shame among her focus areas.
She uses practical, evidence-based methods in sessions. Heather draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior. Sessions involve learning specific skills and trying out small changes between meetings.
Heather describes therapy as a balance of change and acceptance. She talks through feelings so clients can better understand emotional and behavioral reactions. The pace is steady and goal-oriented, with room to adjust based on what a person finds helpful.
Many clients come for help with panic, mood shifts, relationship conflict, or struggles tied to caregiving and aging. She also addresses issues like abandonment, isolation, and impulses that feel hard to control. For people carrying guilt or shame, Heather focuses on concrete ways to name those feelings and notice their effects.
Her practice is based in New York, and sessions are conducted in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session using the site’s online buttons. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How Heather uses CBT and DBT for online sessions
Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test out different responses. CBT sessions often include simple exercises to try between meetings, which can reduce worry and shift behavior over time.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT skills are practical steps people can use when feelings feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Heather works with each person to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts as therapy progresses. That conversation is part of the first few sessions and can change as needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often use video or phone for sessions; check which formats Heather offers when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and eating-related problems, and lists guilt and shame among her focus areas.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques from CBT and DBT to help name those feelings and see how they shape behavior. Sessions include learning skills and trying small changes between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care before offering sessions through this profile.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and New York and is based in New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and cost work?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.