Heather Lopez, LCSW
Licensed in California · 11 years in practice
Heather Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of practice experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 101118 · expires April 2027
- LCSW, New York
- 090466 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1194107292 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 11
- Languages
- English
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About Heather
Heather Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of practice experience. She is licensed in California and New York and works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, family issues, and eating concerns. Heather focuses on helping people understand what drives their emotional reactions and behaviors.
She uses clear, practical tools so clients can notice patterns and try new ways of coping. Sessions aim to balance change with acceptance and build small, manageable steps toward personal goals.
Background and approach
Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental. She encourages honest conversation and helps clients name the feelings behind their actions. Heather also addresses related issues such as guilt, isolation, caregiver strain, panic attacks, and mood concerns.
In a typical session she helps people find skills to manage intense feelings and improve communication. She draws on evidence-based approaches that teach concrete strategies for dealing with anxiety, impulsivity, and stress. Heather works with clients who are navigating postpartum mood changes, food-related struggles, and survivor or veteran-related stress.
People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and a steady approach. Heather helps set realistic goals and practices new skills in the context of daily life. She supports people through the slow work of change while recognizing how hard that can feel.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Heather lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trichotillomania
- Young adult issues
Approaches Heather names
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Online support
How Heather Uses CBT and DBT Online
Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In simple terms CBT teaches practical ways to test unhelpful thoughts and try different responses for anxiety, low mood, and stress.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT offers clear skills for handling intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving communication in relationships.
Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Heather will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily demands and together decide which skills to focus on. Therapy plans may mix CBT and DBT techniques based on what fits best.
Online formats give flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow a full session with visual cues, phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or brief coaching between sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistent work on skills and to fit therapy into a routine.
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Questions people ask
What problems does Heather commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, and eating concerns. Additional areas include panic attacks, guilt and shame, isolation, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental. She blends acceptance with practical skill-building so clients can try new ways of coping.
What is her professional background?
Heather has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and community care. She focuses on helping people understand emotional and behavioral patterns.
What credentials and location are listed for Heather?
She holds LCSW credentials and is licensed in California and New York. Her practice is based in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs and preferences.
How is payment handled and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and is provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heather?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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