- EMDR informed techniques
- DBT skills practice
- Client-centered work
About Heather
Heather Scarboro is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 10 years of experience. Heather lists work with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Heather uses a collaborative, hands-on approach in sessions. She leans on methods that focus on emotions and skills building to help people manage overwhelming feelings and interrupt unhelpful patterns. Sessions include talk and experiential pieces such as guided processing or focused attention exercises when appropriate.
Her background includes clinical work across a range of settings and populations, including elder care settings, community mental health, and university student services. Heather has worked with clients from LGBTQIAP+ communities and front line workers, and has long been involved in advocacy and public education about dissociative disorders.
In practice she draws from client-centered therapy to keep the conversation grounded in the person's experience. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, and EMDR-informed techniques for processing traumatic memories when indicated.
Outside clinical work Heather engages in creative activities including dance, music, songwriting, and guitar. She contributes to public education through blogs, interviews, podcasts, and presentations aimed at improving understanding of complex trauma and dissociation.
How Heather’s approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the person. Online sessions using this approach aim to keep conversations grounded and practical, with the therapist following the person's lead to set goals and next steps. DBT emphasizes concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships; in online work these skills are taught, practiced, and reviewed in session and between appointments. EMDR-informed techniques involve guided memory processing and bilateral stimulation methods adapted for remote delivery when appropriate, helping people work through trauma-related material.Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Heather will work collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can change over time as the work evolves and the person notices what helps most.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using multimedia or creative tools during sessions, which can be helpful when practicing skills or doing expressive work.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Heather work with?
She lists stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family matters, grief, intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar, ADHD, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered style that includes emotion-focused work, skills practice, and experiential processing.
How much experience does she have?
Heather has 10 years of clinical experience working in settings such as elder care, community mental health, and university student services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCMHC licensed in North Carolina and practices there.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.