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- Practical strategies
About Heather
Heather Wilkie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She uses a collaborative, compassionate approach to help people who are facing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties, relationship and intimacy concerns, identity questions, and life changes. Her work also addresses addiction, trauma, grief, eating and body image issues, ADHD, bipolar and mood concerns, and problems at work or home.
With nine years of clinical experience, Heather draws on practical methods to help people make small, achievable changes. She listens closely and helps clients set goals that feel manageable. Sessions focus on concrete strategies and on understanding patterns that get in the way of rest, connection, and wellbeing.
Heather describes her approach as respectful and strengths-based. She uses elements from cognitive behavioral work to shift unhelpful thinking. She also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice values and take steady action toward them.
Relationship and attachment concerns are a common focus, and Heather brings emotionally-focused tools to improve communication and closeness. She also offers support around identity-related topics, including gender and sexual identity, drawing on experience working with LGBTQ communities.
Heather aims to help parents, professionals, and individuals who feel overwhelmed by daily demands find better balance and improved sleep patterns. She meets people where they are and works steadily toward clear goals. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Heather uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people identify and change thought and behavior patterns that interfere with sleep, mood, and relationships. CBT often involves short exercises and practical homework that can fit into busy days.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to small actions that match their values. ACT can be helpful for managing anxiety, sleep disruption, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather will discuss goals and preferences during early sessions and try methods that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative choice and can change as progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a weekly routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use tools and exercises in the moment, for example tracking sleep patterns between sessions. Licensed professionals adapt methods to each person’s situation to support steady, practical progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Heather address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, relationship and intimacy issues, identity concerns, addiction, trauma, grief, eating and body image issues, ADHD, bipolar and depression among other areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is compassionate and collaborative. Sessions focus on listening, setting manageable goals, and practicing practical skills between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of experience working in mental health settings and with a range of concerns related to relationships, identity, and life changes.
Where is Heather licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.