- Focus on sleep and rest
- CBT and mindfulness
- Experienced LCSW
About Heather
Heather Parenti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 27 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, addiction, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strains, and other life changes. She talks plainly and aims to help people feel more content and capable of choosing a better life.
Heather believes the answer often lies within each person rather than outside of them. She works with children, teens, and adults who feel they are not enough, and helps them find steadier ground. Her style is practical and straightforward, with room for reflection and creativity.
Her background includes a degree from California State University, Long Beach and long experience in private practice since 2004. She has also worked in medical and mental health settings, schools, and athletic coaching. Heather moved to Connecticut in 2017 after many years in Southern California.
Heather blends methods to suit each client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a common framework she uses, combined with mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and narrative work. She also draws on emotionally focused ideas for relationships and attachment-aware thinking when relevant.
Outside of therapy she maintains an active life as a competitive athlete, yoga and meditation practitioner, and an artist who writes, draws, and paints. These interests influence how she approaches change, resilience, and self-care with clients.
How her approaches guide online work
Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT is helpful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and coping with life changes by teaching clear skills and experiments.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and present-moment awareness. These tools can help with intense emotions, cravings, relationship stress, and repetitive negative thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then shape a plan together. That plan can combine skills practice, reflective conversation, and practical steps tailored to daily life.
The therapist context does not specify which online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions help them practice skills between meetings and bring therapy strategies directly into their everyday routines.
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Experience
27+ years
Credentials
California, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, sleeping problems, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, grief, trauma, and many life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and straightforward, with an emphasis on finding tools that fit daily life. She combines skills training, reflection, and creative approaches to help clients feel more content.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of experience as a clinician, working in private practice since 2004 and in medical, educational, and coaching roles earlier in her career.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Connecticut, and she practices out of Connecticut.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.