Heather Lockey

Compassionate, skills-based therapy for everyday challenges

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Heather

Heather Lockey is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in North Carolina with eight years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with acceptance-based and client-centered strategies to help people manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress, as well as to work through trauma, grief, and relationship difficulties. Heather emphasizes clients' strengths and personal knowledge of their own stories as the foundation for practical change.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including family conflict, parenting stress, addictions, sleep problems, anger, and life transitions, along with focused issues such as attachment, adoption and foster care matters, and body image.

Heather also incorporates dialectical and mindfulness-based tools when helpful, and draws on motivational interviewing and trauma-informed perspectives to support recovery and healthier coping patterns. Heather aims to make therapy a collaborative effort, helping each person identify meaningful goals and develop skills that fit their life.

She offers services in English and practices from a respectful, strengths-oriented stance while working to tailor interventions to individual needs and circumstances.

Using evidence-informed approaches for online therapy

Heather offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) as central tools in her online practice. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, while ACT emphasizes accepting difficult internal experiences and taking purposeful action aligned with personal values to improve life satisfaction.

She also draws on client-centered principles that prioritize a collaborative, respectful relationship in which the client's goals guide treatment selection. Deciding which combination of approaches to use is a joint process; the therapist works with each person to determine the best fit based on their concerns, goals, and preferences rather than assuming a single method will suit everyone.

Online therapy with Heather is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats allow clients to engage in skills practice, values clarification, and behavior change work from home or other convenient locations, while maintaining regular contact with a licensed professional to support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Heather address?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, family conflict, addictions, relationship problems, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, anger, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, adoption and foster care, body image, and caregiver stress.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is integrative and skills based, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside acceptance and client-centered methods, dialectical strategies, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of professional experience working with individuals facing a range of mental health and life challenges.

Where is she licensed and what is her credential?

Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina, listed as NC LCSW C012291.

Can nonlocal or international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients and provides services within her jurisdiction in North Carolina.

What session formats does she offer?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies depending on location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English