- Addictions support
- Life purpose questions
- Self esteem work
About Heather
Heather Hodges is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with six years of professional experience. She works with adults who are facing addictions, LGBTQ+ concerns, low self-esteem, career uncertainty, and major life changes.
Heather focuses on helping people recognize their own strengths and use those strengths to manage hard situations. She works in a direct, conversational way. Sessions are practical and goal-minded, with room to talk about feelings and real-life problems.
People come to Heather for help with anxiety, depression, motivation, and confidence. She also assists with issues such as panic attacks, impulsivity, isolation, and problems related to body image or money stress. Life purpose and questions about sexuality are included among the topics she addresses.
Her approach treats clients as the expert on their own story. Heather listens for what is already working and then helps people try new steps that fit their life. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide these steps.
Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and to build manageable habits and skills. Heather encourages small practical changes alongside honest conversation about guilt, shame, and difficult past experiences. Her style is straightforward and focused on helping people move past feeling stuck.
To begin, she asks people to pick a match option and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.
Approaches used and what online sessions look like
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and practical work. One common approach focuses on identifying current strengths and building small behavior changes to address issues like addiction, low motivation, or panic attacks. This method breaks larger problems into doable steps and practices new habits over time.Another approach centers on anxiety and mood-related strategies that teach coping skills for panic, worry, and low mood. These skills include short exercises and planning tools that people can use between sessions to manage symptoms and test new ways of responding in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Heather treats this as a collaborative process and will discuss what techniques fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She helps clients choose steps to try and adjusts the plan based on what is helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in during breaks. When you check available options, consider which setup will let you focus and do the follow-up work Heather recommends.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with adults on addictions, LGBTQ+ related concerns, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes among other issues.
How would she describe her style in sessions?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens for strengths and helps people try manageable steps that fit their daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional work experience as a clinician in Pennsylvania.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.