LCSW

Heather Lockey, LCSW

Experience8 years
LocationNorth Carolina
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Heather

Heather Lockey, LCSW, draws on eight years of clinical experience to provide grounded, strengths-based care for people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, grief, family conflict, trauma, and related challenges such as addictions and ADHD.

Background and approach

She frames clients as experts in their own lives and combines evidence-informed methods to help identify practical steps forward while honoring each person’s values and goals. Her approach blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed perspectives.

This flexible mix allows sessions to focus on symptom relief, skill building, and long-term resilience depending on what a client needs. Heather emphasizes collaboration and compassion, encouraging clients to engage with their strengths to address relationship, sleep, parenting, anger, bereavement, and communication concerns.

Licensed in North Carolina (NC LCSW C012291), she offers services in English through a variety of remote formats. Heather welcomes the courage it takes to start therapy and supports clients who are ready to explore change, develop coping strategies, and work toward clearer direction in their lives.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and commit to actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and emotions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms such as anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for intense emotional reactions and relationship challenges.

Heather approaches treatment collaboratively, recognizing that finding the right fit is part of the therapeutic journey. She works with each person to determine which combination of methods suits their goals, adapting techniques as progress unfolds and preferences become clearer.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it possible to access consistent support with more flexibility around work and home life. These formats allow for regular check-ins, skills practice between sessions, and easier scheduling so therapy can be integrated into everyday routines while maintaining continuity of care.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Heather address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, addictions, ADHD, and related challenges such as sleep and parenting difficulties.

Which therapeutic styles shape her work?

The practice combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness approaches, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed techniques to tailor treatment to each client's needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings eight years of professional experience to her clinical work, applying varied evidence-informed approaches across different concerns.

Where is Heather licensed to practice?

Heather is a licensed clinical social worker in North Carolina, credentialed as NC LCSW C012291.

Does she offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available for working together?

She provides multiple remote options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin therapy?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English