Profile / United States
Heather Lockey, LCSW
North Carolina
LCSW - Anxiety and family concerns
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Heather
Heather Lockey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with eight years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and challenges in family and relationship dynamics. Heather also supports clients dealing with addiction, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and ADHD concerns.
Heather uses a mix of straightforward therapies to help people notice thoughts and try different responses. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered methods, and mindfulness. Sessions focus on practical steps, skills practice, and short-term goals that can make daily life easier.
Her work emphasizes the client’s own knowledge of their story and existing strengths. Heather helps people identify unhelpful patterns and experiment with new habits. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques when readiness to change is part of the work.
Heather has experience addressing additional issues such as abandonment, attachment, adoption and foster care, blended family challenges, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, domestic violence, and substance use. She is open to seeing teenagers and members of the LGBTQA+ community.
Sessions are offered in English and take into account each person’s practical constraints. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Heather uses CBT, ACT and client-centered work online
Heather commonly combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered methods. CBT focuses on spotting and testing thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve everyday functioning. ACT emphasizes identifying values and taking committed actions even when strong feelings are present. Client-Centered work centers on listening and reflecting so the person can lead the pace and priorities of sessions.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. Heather reviews your goals, current challenges, and preferences and suggests where to start. She adjusts plans based on what is helpful and on practical skill-building needs, so the approach can shift as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-in sessions when needed, and make it simpler to schedule meetings around school, work, or caregiving. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so you know which options will be used in your care.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, addictions, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and ADHD-related challenges.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include skills practice and short-term goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a range of issues including trauma, family conflict, and substance use.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she practices as a North Carolina licensed clinician.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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