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Online therapist

Heather Frazier

Practical support for stress and life changes

Credentials
LCMHC
Experience
7 years
Licensed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Heather

Heather Frazier greets readers with warmth and plain talk. She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with seven years of experience. Heather uses calm, practical conversations to help people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and career or relationship challenges.

She writes plainly and listens without judgment so clients can say what matters most. Heather earned a BA in psychology from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a master’s degree in clinical counseling from Liberty University.

Background and approach

She has worked in hospitals, by phone, in outpatient clinics, and through virtual sessions. That range has shaped how she adapts care for each person’s needs. Her approach blends a few evidence-informed methods to match each person.

Heather draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also uses acceptance-based strategies to help people focus on important values and take meaningful action. Motivational interviewing and dialectical-behavioral tools are part of her toolkit when clients need help with change, emotion regulation, or substance concerns.

Heather explains techniques plainly, practices them together with clients, and checks that the plan feels doable. Outside work she is a parent and caregiver, and she values practical steps that fit busy lives. Sessions tend to be straightforward and goal-oriented, aimed at helping people manage stress and move toward clearer daily routines and better coping.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where someone wants clearer direction in life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that cause distress; it works well for anxiety, depression, and coping with practical problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviors, which can help with addiction or regulation challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will discuss these methods with each person and together decide which fits the client’s goals, needs, and preferences. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that adapts over time rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Online therapy offers practical advantages for busy lives. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, phone sessions are useful when screens are hard, and live chat or text-based messaging can help keep momentum between longer sessions. These options increase flexibility and make it easier to practice skills in real-life settings while keeping appointments consistent.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Heather address?
Heather works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, career changes, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on caregiver stress, codependency, trauma from disaster, and related problems listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Heather uses a practical, conversational style. She blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and dialectical skills to build a tailored plan with each person.
How long has she been practicing?
She has seven years of experience working in hospitals, telephone services, outpatient clinics, and virtual settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Heather holds the LCMHC credential. Her license is NC LCMHC 13810 in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Heather provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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