- Parenting support
- Mindfulness skills
- Practical tools
About Heather
Heather Phelps is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with clinical practice in South Carolina. She focuses on parenting concerns, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood struggles, and everyday problems like grief, anger, and relationship strain. She also helps with caregiver stress and feelings of isolation. Heather aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for busy parents and caregivers.
Heather draws on six years of clinical experience that includes roles as a clinic-based therapist and a clinic director. She has created and taught wellness programs for children and adults that teach mindfulness, movement, problem solving, communication, social connection, coping, and relaxation skills. She developed a Mindful Parenting Program and uses those ideas with parents who want concrete tools.
Her work is influenced by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, Solution-Focused ideas, and trauma-informed approaches. Sessions often include skills practice, brief teaching, and collaborative planning so people leave with things to try between meetings. Heather describes her style as client-centered and collaborative; she helps people set goals and tailor steps that fit their life.
Heather emphasizes practical skills for everyday challenges. She supports parents and caregivers in building routines, lowering stress, and improving communication. Her background running programs and directing clinic services informs a hands-on approach to solving problems.
People who sign up will complete a short intake and work together to make a plan that fits their goals and schedule. Heather aims to support steady progress through small, manageable steps.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, parenting strain, and life transitions by keeping attention on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, low mood, and managing daily stressors. Mindfulness Therapy brings gentle attention to the present moment and uses short practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which supports coping and emotional regulation.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to identify goals, try methods, and adjust plans based on what helps most. That process is shared and flexible so the plan fits the client’s life and values.
Session logistics and formats are not listed here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-in meetings when needed. It also supports continuing a plan between appointments through homework, brief skills practice, and regular follow-up to track progress.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, and family problems.
What is her general therapy style like?
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, focusing on concrete skills, brief teaching, and goal-focused plans that fit daily life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Heather has six years of clinical experience and has worked as a clinic-based therapist and a clinic director.
What credentials and location information are on file?
She holds the credential LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process to work together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.