Heather Andrews, LPC
Helping people manage strong emotions and change
Explore online therapy optionsHow Heather works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Years in practice
- 3
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Heather
Heather Andrews is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Alabama who focuses on helping people manage strong emotions and life transitions. She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, bipolar concerns, and trauma. Her tone is down-to-earth and respectful.
She aims to meet people where they are and help them take practical steps forward. Heather uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person. She listens for patterns in thoughts, feelings, and behavior that keep problems going.
Background and approach
Then she and the client try small, concrete changes that can make daily life easier. Sessions are collaborative and paced to what the person needs. Her work draws on client-centered methods to keep discussions person-focused, cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation skills.
Mindfulness and narrative ideas are also woven in to help people reframe experiences and build awareness. With three years of professional experience, Heather tailors the plan to each person's goals. She respects each person’s background and moves at a practical, steady tempo.
Her aim is to help people gain tools they can use between sessions. People often come for help with panic, mood shifts, self-worth, or the fallout from past hurt. Heather supports work on coping skills, emotional control, and finding clearer purpose after life changes.
What Heather works with
Everything Heather lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Heather's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Heather lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead. The therapist creates space for people to name their concerns and set goals, which helps with issues like low self-esteem and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and activities shape mood and behavior. It uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches skills for tolerating distress and regulating intense emotions, which can be useful for panic, impulsivity, and mood swings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She often blends approaches and adjusts pace and techniques based on feedback, so the plan evolves with progress.
Online therapy here is offered by licensed professionals through several formats. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when a visual connection matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief reflections, ongoing support between sessions, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it possible to fit therapy into work, childcare, or other routines.
Questions people ask about Heather
What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, bipolar concerns, trauma and abuse, plus related issues like panic attacks, self-harm thoughts, postpartum depression, and struggles with self-esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is person-focused and practical. Conversations center on the client's goals and on trying small, concrete changes between sessions.
What kind of professional background does she have?
She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has three years of professional work experience helping people address emotional and life-change challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is licensed in Alabama as an LPC and provides services based on that license within the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients who meet the licensing and location requirements.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.