- Years in practice
- 6
- Credentials
- LISW-CP
- Licensed in
- South Carolina
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Parenting issues
About Heather
Heather Phelps is a South Carolina licensed social worker with six years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and trauma-related concerns. Parents will find support for common parenting challenges and caregiver stress.
She also addresses relationship strain, family problems, low self-esteem, and feelings of isolation. Heather’s approach is practical and conversational. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and acceptance-based work to help people notice unhelpful patterns.
Background and approach
Mindfulness and solution-focused strategies are used to build small, manageable skills. Trauma-focused techniques are used when past events are getting in the way of daily life. Her background includes roles as a clinic-based therapist and a clinic director.
She has also developed and taught wellness programs for children and adults that focus on movement, relaxation, communication, and coping skills. She created a Mindful Parenting Program to support parents navigating stress and behavior challenges. Heather prefers to work in partnership with each person.
She frames clients as the expert on their own life and helps craft a plan that fits real-world needs and family schedules. Sessions focus on clear goals, simple practices, and steps that can be tried between meetings. People who come to her can expect short-term strategies and longer-term skills.
She uses accessible language and concrete exercises rather than jargon. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and increase practical coping tools for everyday parenting and life demands.
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
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
Approaches Heather lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- 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.
How therapeutic approaches translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and commit to small actions that match those values. Online ACT sessions focus on noticing thoughts and learning concrete actions to move toward goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. In remote sessions this often means identifying patterns, testing out new behaviors, and using simple exercises between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to weigh goals, strengths, and preferences. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, mindfulness practices, or trauma-focused strategies are the best fit, and adjust as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and skill coaching. Phone sessions can be useful when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging offer quick check-ins, shorter reflections, and ongoing accountability between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible around parenting duties, work, and other daily commitments.
Questions people ask about Heather
What concerns does Heather help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, trauma, relationship strain, family problems, and parenting challenges.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She focuses on practical steps, clear goals, and building skills that fit day-to-day life.
What experience does she bring?
She has six years of clinical experience, including work as a clinic-based therapist and as a clinic director, plus program development for wellness and parenting.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the credential SC LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are offered and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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