Heather Lopez

Heather Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in New York. She brings 11 years of experience to sessions and focuses on common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family tension, and eating and food-related issues. Heather aims to make the first steps manageable and clear for people who are worried or overwhelmed.

Heather prefers a straightforward, compassionate approach. She balances support with practical steps that help people make changes when they're ready. Sessions often involve talking through patterns, learning new skills, and practicing different ways of responding to hard feelings.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings connect, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which teaches emotion regulation and coping skills. Those methods guide the work but are adapted to each person’s needs and goals. Heather encourages clients to set small, realistic goals and track progress together.

Her style is nonjudgmental and warm, while still focused on change. Heather helps people understand their reactions and build tools for managing anxiety, mood shifts, and difficult eating patterns. She also addresses relationship and family concerns by improving communication and setting boundaries.

Clients leave sessions with clear ideas for what to try between meetings. Heather works with each person to test what helps and adjust the plan as needed. This process emphasizes steady steps toward feeling more in control and less stuck.

How CBT and DBT inform online therapy

Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice how thoughts, actions, and feelings feed each other. CBT often involves setting small experiments, practicing different responses, and tracking what changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy focuses on teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills to manage intense feelings and improve communication.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Heather works collaboratively to figure out which skills and strategies fit a person’s goals and daily life. She adjusts techniques as progress is made and encourages clients to give feedback on what helps.

Many people find online therapy easier to fit into a busy schedule because it can reduce travel time and let appointments slot into breaks or evenings. Confirm the specific session options available before booking since formats are not listed here. The focus is on practical benefits like shorter transitions between work and sessions, flexible scheduling, and being able to continue regular meetings while managing life demands.