- Mindful parenting program
- CBT and ACT methods
- Trauma informed practices
About Heather
Heather Phelps is an LISW-CP licensed in South Carolina with six years of clinical experience. She has worked as a clinic-based therapist and a clinic director. Heather helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, anger, depression, and related mood concerns.
She offers a straightforward, practical approach. Sessions focus on skills people can use right away - breathing, mindful attention, problem-solving, and communication strategies. Heather has developed group and individual wellness programming that teaches movement, relaxation, and social connection skills. She also created a Mindful Parenting Program to help parents handle daily strains and reactivity.
Her practice draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance and commitment work, with mindfulness woven through sessions. Heather also uses solution-focused steps and trauma-focused methods when they fit a person's situation. She emphasizes collaboration and treats the person in the room as the expert on their life.
Heather explains techniques clearly and practices them alongside clients during sessions. She uses short exercises, homework between visits, and concrete tools to manage anger, reduce overwhelm, and cope with change. Her background in program development shapes how she structures a plan and measures progress.
People who want plain, actionable strategies often find this approach useful. To begin, the site’s matching process helps connect someone to her practice and schedule a first session.
How ACT, CBT and mindfulness guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps. It helps when anger or frustration gets in the way of the life someone wants to lead by offering concrete actions tied to personal goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together. Sessions teach ways to notice thinking patterns, test them, and try different responses to reduce reactivity and persistent worry.
Mindfulness Therapy trains simple attention skills and short practices. These techniques help reduce the intensity of strong emotions and improve awareness of triggers before they escalate.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is a team effort. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they’ll try methods and adjust the plan based on what works for the person’s daily life.
Confirm the therapist’s current session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions often make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or school by removing travel time. They can also allow shorter check-ins, use of recorded or written exercises between meetings, and flexible scheduling to keep progress moving without too much disruption to routines.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
Heather works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationships, family problems, grief, anger, and depression.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, client-centered style that emphasizes skills and simple exercises to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Heather has six years of clinical experience, including time as a clinic-based therapist and a clinic director.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LISW-CP licensed in South Carolina and practices there.
Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.