Heather Lopez, LCSW - Therapist in New York

About Heather

Heather Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of experience. She is licensed in New York as an LCSW and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and eating concerns. Her tone is calm and practical, aiming to make therapy feel manageable for a worried parent reading on a phone.

She uses clear, evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and build skills.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on small, practical steps rather than long lectures. Heather blends acceptance with movement toward change so progress feels doable. In sessions she listens for what matters most and helps set realistic goals.

Conversations are straightforward and paced to the client’s comfort. She often works on communication habits, coping with panic or low mood, and addressing eating or control issues. Her background includes work across clinical settings that addressed caregiving stress, aging concerns, isolation, and mood disorders.

That experience informs how she helps people manage everyday demands alongside bigger emotional struggles. Heather explains techniques plainly and practices alongside clients as they try new approaches. Clients can expect an approach that balances support with practical skill-building.

Therapy centers on understanding the problem, choosing doable changes, and checking what works. Heather aims to help people feel more capable in their daily lives while staying true to their values.

How CBT and DBT fit into online therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and acting. It is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and problem habits by breaking tasks into small, practical steps.

DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, combines acceptance and skills training. It teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication for people who struggle with intense feelings, impulsivity, or relationship conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather collaborates with each person to decide whether CBT, DBT, or a mix best matches their goals and preferences. That choice can shift as progress is made and needs change.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. These formats let people fit sessions into busy days, practice skills between meetings, and keep momentum without long commutes. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice, review what worked, and adjust plans over time using whatever communication method fits the client’s life.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address most often?

She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, eating concerns, and related issues such as panic and postpartum depression.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and compassionate, mixing acceptance with active skill work. She aims to make therapy feel manageable with clear, step-by-step tools.

How long has she been practicing?

Heather has 11 years of professional work experience in clinical settings that informed her approach to mood, family, and caregiving concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in New York; her practice location is New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 11 years
Licensed: California, New York
Languages: English

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