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Dr. Heather Clark

Practical, skills-based therapy for stress and change

LPC Missouri

Experience
19 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English
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About Heather

Dr. Heather Clark brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to her work in Missouri.

Background and approach

She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and major life transitions. Her approach emphasizes building self-awareness and practical skills so clients can better regulate thoughts, emotions, and bodily reactions.

Dr. Clark uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside mindfulness practices and solution-focused strategies to give clients concrete tools for coping and change.

Her background includes a BA in Psychology, an MA in Professional Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Psychology, and she holds an LPC credential (MO LPC 2006036523). Sessions emphasize skill-building through exercises such as cognitive restructuring, guided imagery, and present-moment awareness.

Clients can expect a collaborative, skills-oriented process aimed at reducing distress and improving daily functioning. Dr.

Clark integrates short-term goal work with techniques for longer-term resilience, supporting people as they navigate relationship strains, body image and eating concerns, family-of-origin issues, and questions about life purpose.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Dr. Clark uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT often includes practical exercises and homework that adapt well to remote formats and can reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression. Mindfulness Therapy is taught through guided attention and breathing exercises to increase present-moment awareness and distress tolerance, which can be practiced between sessions to support emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and then blends CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques as appropriate so the plan fits the person rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexible access to care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and practice skills in real-world settings while receiving guidance from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, and coping with life changes along with related areas such as body image, family problems, and life purpose.
What is the therapist's overall approach or style?
The practice emphasizes collaborative, skills-based work drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques to teach practical strategies for managing thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Dr. Clark has 19 years of experience in the mental health field working with a range of concerns and therapeutic methods.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is an LPC licensed in Missouri with licence number MO LPC 2006036523 and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English or to international clients?
Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for therapy?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on scheduling and client preference.
How does pricing and payment work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Licensed

Missouri

Languages

English