Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
How Heather works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- North Carolina
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Heather
Heather Lockey is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in North Carolina. She brings eight years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship strain. Heather works with individuals who are facing life changes, addiction concerns, anger, or sleep problems and supports parents and people dealing with family conflict.
Heather believes people know their own story and that strengths already exist to build on. She favors clear, practical conversations where goals are set together.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on small, usable steps rather than jargon or one-size-fits-all plans. Her background includes several proven approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and client-centered methods. She blends these to match what each person needs instead of sticking to a single formula.
Heather has particular experience with trauma and abuse, addictions, and complicated family histories like adoption, blended families, and family of origin issues. She also supports people dealing with body image, codependency, caregiving stress, and sexual diversity topics including BDSM and kink when relevant to the client’s goals.
Sessions are offered in English and are available via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Heather uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and scheduling is set after completing a short matching questionnaire.
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
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Heather lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic tools for online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing different behaviors to change mood and stress levels, which can help with sleep problems, anger, and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, often helpful for strong or fast-moving emotions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to pick techniques that match their goals and everyday routines. She adapts methods over time so therapy stays useful as needs change.
Online sessions let people fit care into busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for skill teaching and role practice. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option when video is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or complete brief, targeted work without a full appointment. These options make it simpler to get consistent support while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.
Questions people ask about Heather
What concerns can Heather help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, sleep concerns, addictions, relationship problems, and family conflict among other issues.
What is Heather's style in sessions?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, skill-building, and small steps that fit daily life.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
Heather has eight years of professional experience and has worked with trauma, addiction, family-of-origin concerns, and complex grief.
What are Heather's credentials and location?
She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages and regions does she support?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different schedules and preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Sessions use a subscription model that varies with location and therapist availability, and the subscription can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to therapist availability.