- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
About Heather
Heather OConnell is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with seven years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and ADHD. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
Heather earned a master's degree from John Carroll University and has practiced in community mental health settings. Her background includes work with young people and others facing depression, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and post-traumatic stress. She draws on practical therapy methods to help people manage symptoms and day-to-day challenges.
In sessions she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. She also incorporates mindfulness strategies to help people notice and calm intense emotions. Trauma-Focused Therapy appears in her approach for those who have traumatic experiences influencing current struggles.
Heather aims to build a dependable working relationship so clients can try out changes between sessions. She focuses on concrete skills like emotion regulation, coping strategies, and communication practice. Sessions often include step-by-step work on goals such as reducing panic attacks, managing ADHD-related impulsivity, or addressing social anxiety triggers.
People who choose her can expect a straightforward, practical style with an emphasis on learning tools that fit daily life. She provides services in English and works from Ohio as an LPCC. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site's booking flow and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How Heather uses CBT, mindfulness and trauma-focused work online
Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to reduce anxiety and mood symptoms. Mindfulness Therapy helps people notice physical sensations and thoughts without reacting, which can reduce intensity during panic or social anxiety moments. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing past traumatic events and developing skills to manage their impact on current life.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Heather will work with the client to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. The first sessions often focus on what the person wants to change and which methods feel most workable for them.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit appointments into a busy life, makes it easier to keep regular sessions, and allows shorter check-ins when needed. Online meetings can reduce travel time and make it simpler to practice skills between sessions without rearranging a full day.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Heather works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related concerns like social anxiety and panic.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and skills-based, using CBT and mindfulness to help people change thought patterns and manage emotions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of counseling experience, including work in community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Ohio Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (OH 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 and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.