Heather Phelps , LISW-CP

Heather Phelps is a licensed social worker in South Carolina who brings six years of clinical experience in both direct therapy and program leadership. She has worked as a clinic-based therapist and as a clinic director, combining hands-on clinical care with administrative and program development responsibilities. Her practice emphasizes practical wellness skills and evidence-based therapy to support individuals and families navigating stress, relationship challenges, grief, and mood concerns.

Over several years Heather has designed and taught wellness programming for children and adults that centers on mindfulness, movement, problem-solving, communication, social connection, coping, and relaxation skills. She created a Mindful Parenting Program to help caregivers build calm, consistent routines and stronger parent-child relationships. Heather is certified in Foundations of Meditation and is trained as a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor, adding body-centered tools to her clinical toolkit.

Her clinical approach draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, mindfulness practices, and other research-based methods. Heather practices in a client-centered way, viewing each person as the expert on their life and partnering with them to develop a tailored plan that reflects their goals and values. She recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and aims to support growth toward the life each client wants.

Practical therapy approaches for online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps clients clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, and situations that involve major life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It is often applied to anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns by teaching concrete coping skills and problem-solving techniques.

Mindfulness Therapy cultivates present-moment awareness and steady attention through simple practices. This approach supports emotion regulation, reduces rumination, and complements other therapeutic techniques for trauma, stress, and parenting challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Heather collaborates with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors methods from these models to fit the individual and family context. That collaborative process helps determine the best combination of strategies over time.

Online therapy offers flexible options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats allow clients to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and maintain continuity of care during life changes or caregiving responsibilities.