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Heather Phelps, LISW-CP
South Carolina
Licensed clinical social worker - anxiety and parenting
See online therapy options- Stress and anxiety
- Mindful parenting
- Trauma-informed care
About Heather
Heather Phelps, LISW-CP, is a licensed clinical social worker in South Carolina with six years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, and other mood concerns. Her work also addresses family problems, caregiver stress, isolation, forgiveness, and coping with life changes.
Heather uses a practical style that focuses on skills and small changes. She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions include concrete tools for managing strong emotions, improving communication, and reducing day-to-day stress.
Her background includes roles as a clinic-based therapist and a clinic director. She has developed and taught wellness programs for children and adults, covering movement, problem-solving, communication, social connection, coping, and relaxation skills. She also created a Mindful Parenting Program and has worked with mindfulness and movement practices.
Heather notes a trauma-informed perspective in her work and uses trauma-focused approaches when needed. Her described framework also mentions acceptance and commitment ideas, solution-focused strategies, and other research-based methods. She emphasizes collaboration, treating the client as the expert on their life, and building a plan based on specific goals.
People considering work with Heather should expect a structured, skills-oriented approach. The first sessions typically identify priorities and set small, achievable steps for practicing new ways of responding between meetings.
How Heather uses CBT, ACT, and mindfulness online
Heather often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test more adaptive responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so small, practical changes can be practiced between sessions.She also works with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas that focus on clarifying values and taking action despite difficult feelings. ACT techniques help people notice avoidance patterns and build committed steps toward what matters to them. Mindfulness Therapy is used to develop simple awareness skills for managing stress, improving emotional regulation, and reducing rumination.
Heather treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will discuss these methods with the client, review which ones match the person's goals, and adjust the plan as needed. Progress is measured in concrete steps and home practice is often part of the work.
Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or school by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. They also let people use shorter check-ins or sessions that avoid video when that better fits their day.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, self-esteem, grief, anger, depression, and related mood issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach and style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using cognitive behavioral ideas alongside mindfulness and acceptance-based techniques to help people try different responses to problems.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience, including time as a clinic-based therapist and a clinic director.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and is licensed in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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