Heather Stample, LCSW

Approaches that guide online sessions

Heather commonly draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early and close relationships shape current reactions and relationship patterns. This approach can help when persistent worry, loneliness, or repeated relationship conflict shows up in daily life. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another part of her work; it focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts, clarifying personal values, and taking small committed actions toward what matters. That can be useful for anxiety, depression, and feeling stuck.

She also uses client-centered therapy principles, which mean sessions start with hearing the person's experience and building a trusting connection. Deciding which approach to emphasize happens together in the first few sessions. The therapist and client talk about goals, try approaches, and adjust based on what feels most helpful and realistic for the client's life.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different days and needs. Video lets people read facial cues and work in real time, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a break at work. Live chat and messaging are useful for short check-ins, journaling between sessions, or staying connected when scheduling is tight. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without long travel or time away from daily responsibilities.