- Years in practice
- 28
- Credentials
- NY Psychologist
- Licensed in
- New York
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- LGBT
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Heather
Dr. Heather Gillman welcomes people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. She writes in simple terms and focuses on clear, practical steps parents and individuals can take.
Dr. Gillman is a New York psychologist with 28 years of experience and a straightforward, engaged style. She helps people with anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders including bipolar, and concerns around parenting and relationships.
She also supports those facing grief, addictive behavior, body image worries, and intimacy or sexuality questions.
Background and approach
Sessions are interactive; she offers observations and interpretations rather than sitting quietly. Her work combines evidence-based tools and an interest in deeper meaning. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to build new habits.
She also draws on client-centered ideas to keep the conversation focused on each person's goals and values. Over nearly three decades she has worked in New York settings that gave her exposure to a wide range of struggles. That experience shapes a practical approach aimed at shifting daily feelings and routines.
She balances short-term strategies with attention to what gives life purpose and direction. People who reach out can expect direct feedback, clear strategies, and a collaborative plan for change. Dr.
Gillman aims to make therapy useful and relevant to everyday life. If parenting strain, anxiety, or relationship issues feel draining, she helps people take realistic steps toward better functioning and greater ease.
What Heather works with
Everything Heather lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Heather helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Heather lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Jungian Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and letting the client lead what matters most in sessions. It helps people clarify values, decide what they want to change, and feel heard while they sort through parenting or relationship challenges.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood swings, and change behaviors that get in the way of daily life. CBT is useful for parenting stress, panic, and mood symptoms.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust plans together. This collaborative method helps match techniques to what actually works for each person. Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when schedules and travel are difficult. Phone sessions work when a video connection is not possible or when less bandwidth is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging can be used for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options give flexibility so people can keep progress moving while juggling parenting, work, or other commitments.
Questions people ask about Heather
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, bipolar mood issues, addiction concerns, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy questions, and related topics such as body image and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is engaged and interactive. She offers observations and interpretations and combines practical skills with deeper reflection to help people change day-to-day patterns.
How long has she worked in the field?
She has 28 years of professional experience working in New York, which has included treating a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her official credentials and location?
She is a New York psychologist with the credential listed as NY Psychologist 016474 and practices from New York.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she use?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and services are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
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