Heather Lockey, LCSW - Therapist in North Carolina

Anger management skills
CBT and ACT methods
Family conflict help

About Heather

Heather Lockey is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with eight years of experience. She works with adults around stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and anger. Heather also supports people dealing with addiction, sleep problems, parenting strains, and life changes like separation or adoption issues.

She frames the client as the expert in their own story and looks for practical strengths to build on. Sessions tend to focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, such as behavior changes, mindfulness practices, or communication skills. Heather uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method, and she adapts what she does to the person in front of her.

Her clinical work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. That means sessions can include noticing thoughts and feelings, experimenting with new reactions, and learning concrete skills for emotion regulation and relationships.

Heather has experience with a wide range of family-related concerns including blended family issues, adoption and foster care, attachment and family of origin matters, caregiver stress, and communication problems. She also works with topics often linked to anger such as codependency, domestic violence, substance use, and relationship conflict.

Sessions are offered in English and are intended for adults. Heather does not accept international clients. To begin, clients use the site's matching process and schedule a first session through the platform.

How Heather uses practical therapy approaches online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on what matters to the person and small actions that align with those values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches clear skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete emotion regulation and interpersonal skills for intense feelings and relationship strain.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, preferences, and current challenges. That might mean trying an ACT exercise one week and practicing CBT skill-building the next.

The practical benefits of working online include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so people can keep therapy consistent. The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can allow for brief check-ins, guided skill practice, or full weekly sessions that focus on managing anger, improving communication, or coping with stress.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Money and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

North Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Heather works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, sleep issues, parenting and relationship problems.

What is her style in sessions?

Her style is practical and skill-focused, using short exercises, mindfulness practices, and strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.

How long has she been practicing?

She has eight years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported?

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 sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.