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Heather Lopez

Practical, compassionate help for anxiety and relationships

LCSW New York

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Heather

Heather Lopez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with eleven years of clinical experience practicing in New York and California. She draws on evidence-based methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family tensions, and eating concerns.

Background and approach

Her practice emphasizes practical strategies alongside exploration of emotional patterns so clients gain clearer understanding of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Heather blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools with a compassionate, nonjudgmental stance.

She aims to balance acceptance with change, encouraging clients to take small, steady steps toward personal goals while addressing avoidance, impulsivity, guilt, and isolation. Her work often touches on caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, veteran-related concerns, panic symptoms, and postpartum mood challenges, adapting interventions to the specific situation presented.

Sessions focus on collaborative skill-building and thoughtful reflection, helping clients break down problems into manageable parts and practice new responses. Heather practices with professional licensure listed in both states and offers a supportive environment for people ready to work through anxiety, relationship strains, or food-related difficulties.

Evidence-Based Skills Work Online



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors; it is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and problems with eating or panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to help manage intense emotions and reduce impulsive responses. Both approaches emphasize concrete skills clients can practice between sessions to create steady change.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work together with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailor techniques from CBT or DBT accordingly. That collaboration helps determine which strategies feel most useful and sustainable for day-to-day life.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules. These formats support regular contact and skills practice while allowing clients to engage from locations that work for them, increasing access to consistent care and follow-through.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, and eating-related issues, along with related topics such as panic attacks, postpartum depression, guilt, and impulsivity.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is compassionate and nonjudgmental, combining practical skills training with reflective exploration and a balance of acceptance and change using evidence-based methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eleven years of professional work experience supporting clients through a range of mood, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location are on record?
She holds an LCSW credential with licensure details CA LCSW 101118 and NY LCSW 090466 and practices in New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or through text-based messaging to fit different preferences and circumstances.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsEating disordersDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California, New York

Languages

English