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Heather McKethan, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
About Heather
Heather McKethan is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and anger concerns, and a range of related issues like addiction, trauma, grief, parenting strain, and sleep or eating problems.
She begins by learning what brought someone to therapy and what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and on using a person’s existing strengths to address current problems. Heather describes therapy as a collaborative process where clients try tools and notice what helps.
Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered methods among others. That means she may help clients spot unhelpful thoughts, test new behaviors, and clarify values that guide decisions. She also uses mindfulness and existential ideas to address meaning, choices, and present-moment awareness.
Heather has worked with people dealing with ADHD, process and substance addictions, traumatic brain injury, fertility and intimacy concerns, and OCD or compulsive behaviors. She also supports those handling career shifts, compassion fatigue, and forgiveness work.
Sessions are practical and straightforward. Heather aims to teach concrete skills, set small goals, and check what is or isn’t working. She asks clients to try changes between sessions so progress can be tracked and adjusted.
Based in Texas, she conducts work in English and asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How CBT and ACT inform Heather's online work
Heather often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT involves tracking thoughts, trying small behavior changes, and checking whether those changes reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and encourage committed action. ACT helps when someone wants to accept difficult feelings while still taking steps toward a meaningful life. Client-centered methods are used to center the client’s own goals and pacing while other tools are offered as options.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather treats the choice of methods as collaborative. She will review goals, try strategies, and adjust plans based on what the client reports is useful.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. The platform’s sign-up process and questionnaire will indicate how sessions are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use video or phone options depending on their circumstances. Licensed professionals can adapt homework, worksheets, and mindfulness exercises to work well in remote sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and anger concerns, plus addictions, trauma, grief, sleep and eating issues, and related topics listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on teaching skills, testing new behaviors, and using a client’s strengths to solve problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of experience working with people on a range of mental health and life concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions and communications are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
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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