Heather Toby

Growth-focused counselor using practical therapy approaches

LPC Texas

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

About Heather

Heather Toby is an LPC who uses evidence-informed approaches to help people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and life transitions.

Background and approach

With eight years of professional practice in Texas, she combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with mindfulness and values-based strategies to help clients identify unhelpful patterns and build practical skills for daily life. Her background includes work around depression, self-esteem, parenting concerns, career issues, and intimacy-related struggles, along with support for blended family dynamics and communication problems.

She brings a collaborative, warm style to the therapeutic relationship, tailoring conversations and plans to each person’s circumstances. Motivational Interviewing techniques are woven into sessions when clients want to clarify goals or increase motivation for change.

Heather also integrates faith-informed perspectives when clients request them, offering a respectful approach that honors personal values while focusing on workable strategies for coping, decision making, and self-love. Clients can expect a therapist who emphasizes practical tools, compassionate listening, and a partnership model to support growth and resilience through life’s challenges.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Growth

Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this practical approach often focuses on skill building for anxiety, depression, and stress management. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult internal experiences.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work with each client to explore which methods match their goals, preferences, and challenges, adapting techniques over time to find the best fit for growth and coping.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and use real-time tools and homework between sessions to support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Heather address?

She works with issues such as self-esteem, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, intimacy-related issues, eating concerns, parenting and career challenges, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is warm and interactive, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practice, and Motivational Interviewing to create tailored, practical plans.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience providing counseling services and has worked with a broad range of concerns across emotional, relational, and life transition areas.

Where is she licensed and based?

Heather is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with license TX LPC 68014.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

Which session formats are available for therapy?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

What steps are involved to begin working together?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Self esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesDepression Coping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCommunication problemsFamily problemsSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English