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Heather Kerble, LICSW
South Carolina
LICSW - Anxiety and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused steps
About Heather
Heather Kerble is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Heather also supports concerns such as relationship difficulties, grief, eating issues, parenting stress, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
Heather centers sessions on the person's experience and strengths. She starts by listening to what matters most and then helps people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviors. From there she works with straightforward strategies to test different ways of responding to hard situations.
Her practical approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and develop alternative responses. She also uses client-centered methods to follow what the client brings to the room. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness in stressful moments, and solution-focused steps help set clear short-term goals.
Heather has clinical experience across settings and brings that background into private practice work in South Carolina. She encourages people to try small changes and track what helps. Sessions typically include clear explanations, simple exercises to practice between meetings, and check-ins on progress.
People who choose Heather usually want concrete tools and steady problem-solving rather than long, open-ended discussion. She asks practical questions, offers behavioral experiments, and helps people build skills to manage symptoms and daily demands. To begin, a brief intake clarifies goals and what method will fit best.
How Heather uses CBT and related approaches online
Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice specific thought and behavior patterns and to try small, practical experiments that can reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. CBT sessions focus on setting clear goals, practicing new responses, and checking what works between meetings.She also draws on client-centered therapy, which means the therapist follows the client's concerns and priorities rather than imposing a fixed plan. Mindfulness techniques are used to build present-moment awareness and to reduce reactivity during stressful moments.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Heather discusses options with each person, adjusts techniques based on goals, and revisits methods that do not feel helpful. Clients and the therapist decide together what to emphasize as work progresses.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, as session delivery options are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with Heather during the intake about how sessions can fit your routine and what practical adjustments might help you follow through between meetings.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBTQ issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns like grief, eating struggles, and body image.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through small experiments and between-session practice.
What is her professional background?
She holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with seven years of experience working in clinical settings and private practice.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is licensed as an LICSW in Rhode Island and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; ask about insurance and private pay options.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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