- Addictions
- Self esteem
- Career concerns
About Heather
Heather Hodges is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with six years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addictions, LGBTQ concerns, self-esteem and confidence struggles, anxiety, depression, and career-related stress. Heather emphasizes the person's own strengths when figuring out what to tackle together.
Her way of working is collaborative and practical. She treats clients as experts on their own lives and helps them build skills and motivation they can use between sessions. Conversations are focused on small, manageable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier behavior.
Heather also addresses issues that often come up alongside the main concerns. These include feelings of abandonment, body image worries, caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, impulsive behavior, and isolation or loneliness. She brings attention to how these patterns affect daily choices and relationships.
When people come because of panic attacks or recurring anxious thoughts, Heather uses approaches that help break cycles and increase safety with everyday routines. For those dealing with money stress, life purpose questions, or career transitions, she helps create concrete plans and coping strategies. Sexuality and LGBT topics are treated as part of the whole person, not separate problems.
Signing up begins with a short matching questionnaire and scheduling an initial session. Heather supports clients who want a straightforward, skills-focused process that fits into real life.
How Heather uses evidence-based techniques online
Heather works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on identifying and shifting thought patterns that keep anxiety and low self-esteem in place; this helps people notice triggers and test new ways of responding. Another approach emphasizes gradual exposure to feared situations in a paced way, which can reduce avoidance and increase confidence for social situations and panic symptoms.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Heather will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked before, then agree on methods to try and review progress together. Adjustments are made as needed so the work fits the person's life and needs.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, since options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or travel and can allow for shorter check-ins when a full appointment isn't possible. Therapists commonly find that regular remote sessions maintain momentum and let people practice skills between meetings, while still reviewing progress and planning next steps.
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Primary focus
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Heather work with?
She works with addictions, LGBTQ matters, self-esteem and confidence, anxiety, depression, and career difficulties, plus related issues like panic attacks and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Heather takes a collaborative, skills-focused approach that emphasizes the client's strengths and small actionable steps between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Can I book sessions in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your initial appointment.