- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- CBT and DBT tools
About Heather
Heather Cooper is an Ohio LPCC with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, relationship problems, and trauma and abuse. Heather presents herself as someone who listens and works alongside people to move forward.
She starts by hearing each person's story and recognizing the strengths they already have. Sessions focus on practical steps and real examples from daily life. Heather uses a mix of approaches to match what people need in the moment rather than a single rigid method.
Her work often centers on building skills for managing strong emotions and improving how someone relates to others. That can include learning new ways to notice thoughts and test them, and practicing ways to stay steady when things feel overwhelming. Heather also addresses issues such as grief, intimacy concerns, anger, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She pays attention to relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and how past hurts influence current reactions. For some people this looks like short-term goal work. For others it involves deeper reflection about meaning and identity. Heather is comfortable combining straightforward, skills-based tools with reflective conversation.
People who prefer a conversational, practical approach that also considers deeper themes may find her style helpful. The emphasis is on clear steps and real-world strategies, with attention to how personal history and values shape choices.
How Heather uses therapy models in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and making space for a person's perspective. It helps when someone needs straightforward feedback and a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation about their concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, works with the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and is often used to teach practical coping skills for anxiety and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete tools for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building better interpersonal skills.Figuring out which approach to use is part of the early work together. She will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust as needed. This is a collaborative process where the approach can shift over time based on what helps most.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and can reduce travel time. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and let someone choose a quieter time or a session that does not require being on camera. These practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life while working on anxiety, relationships, and coping skills.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ concerns, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as grief, anger, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
She mixes client-centered listening with skills-based methods like CBT and DBT, and also uses existential and Jungian ideas when helpful. Sessions are practical and conversational.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience providing mental health services.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Ohio LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.