Heather Lopez, LCSW

Heather Lopez is a licensed clinical social worker with 11 years of practice. She works from New York and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family conflict, and eating concerns.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to guide sessions. Heather focuses on practical changes and understanding how thoughts and behaviors connect. She balances gentle acceptance with steps toward change so clients can move forward at a realistic pace.

In the room she aims for a straightforward and compassionate tone. Conversations look at patterns that keep problems going and test small, doable strategies. She also addresses issues such as guilt, shame, impulsivity, isolation, caregiver stress, and aging-related concerns when they relate to a person's presenting struggles.

Heather has worked with people affected by mood disorders, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and challenges linked to veteran and armed forces experiences. She pays attention to communication problems and control issues that show up in relationships and family life.

Her approach is collaborative. Clients and therapist set short-term steps and longer goals together. Heather describes the work as practical and emotionally grounded, helping people learn skills and make changes that fit their daily lives.

How CBT and DBT translate to online therapy

CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online sessions using CBT typically look at specific problems, test new ways of thinking, and set concrete tasks to practice between appointments. This approach can help with anxiety, panic, low mood, and unhelpful habits.

DBT teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. In remote sessions DBT work often includes learning distress-tolerance and emotion-regulation techniques, plus practicing communication skills that reduce conflict. It is useful for strong emotional reactions, impulsivity, and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Heather will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. Treatment plans evolve as needs change, and skills are chosen to match what the client wants to achieve.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep therapy consistent while they try new skills and work toward their goals.