- ACT and CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Creative, interactive style
About Heather
Heather Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 13 years of experience based in New Hampshire. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, career and relationship concerns, and lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas. Heather also addresses a broad range of life challenges including trauma, parenting, eating concerns, and compassion fatigue.
She trained at Simmons College where she earned a Master of Social Work and previously completed a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Emmanuel College. Her background includes work across mental health settings, with experience supporting adolescents, adults and people dealing with family transitions. This variety has shaped a practical approach to common life struggles.
Heather’s style is interactive and person-focused. She blends client-centered conversation with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. Expect sessions that mix talking, skill practice, and problem-solving rather than only reflection.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as useful tools for managing difficult emotions and improving day-to-day coping. She uses creativity and a straightforward attitude to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward it.
People seeking support can expect guidance in building concrete skills for stress, relationship patterns, and life changes. Heather helps identify manageable next steps and practices that can be used between sessions to address symptoms and restore routine functioning.
She offers sessions in English and does not accept international clients. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to make sure they fit individual needs.
How Heather uses therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when anxiety or avoidance get in the way of daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviors interact and teaches concrete strategies to test and change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood and behavior changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed so sessions stay practical and focused on specific problems.
Confirm current session formats before booking to know which options are available. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Discuss scheduling needs and any practical constraints during the matching and intake process so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Heather supports people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and relationship issues, and she lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is interactive and person-focused, combining conversation with practical exercises and creative elements to practice between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in a range of mental health settings with adolescents and adults.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Hampshire and practices from that state.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; confirm specifics during sign-up.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.