Heather Phelps, LISW-CP

Heather Phelps, LISW-CP, helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship struggles. She also supports those dealing with parenting challenges, grief, low self-esteem, anger, and major life changes. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth and aimed at helping people find workable steps forward.

Heather has six years of clinical experience in South Carolina. She has worked as a clinic-based therapist and a clinic director. She has also created and taught wellness programs for children and adults that cover mindfulness, movement, problem-solving, communication, social connection, coping, and relaxation skills.

She developed a Mindful Parenting Program and has training as a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor and in Foundations of Meditation. Heather draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and solution-focused ideas in her work. She uses these methods to help people notice patterns, try small changes, and build new habits.

Her style is client-centered. Heather treats the person in the room as the expert on their life and partners with them to set realistic goals. Sessions focus on practical tools that can be used between meetings and on strengthening everyday coping skills.

People who choose her typically come for clear strategies and calm guidance. Heather aims to make each step manageable and to support steady progress toward the life people want.

How Heather’s Approaches Fit with Online Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often useful for anxiety, stress, and life changes when someone wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills for changing unhelpful patterns. It tends to be practical and homework-oriented, which many people find helpful for mood and anxiety concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That could mean blending ACT, CBT, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused steps to match what feels most useful in daily life.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Heather’s focus on clear tools, mindfulness practices, and brief skill-building can translate well to remote sessions, with attention to making exercises and home practice practical for everyday life.