Heather Breems

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LCSW Illinois

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About Heather

Heather Breems is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois who supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, depression, and a wide range of life transitions.

Background and approach

She also works with concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Heather brings an empathic, respectful stance and adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs.

Her approach draws on evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), attachment-based work, emotionally-focused and client-centered approaches, and mindfulness practices. With 11 years of professional experience, she integrates practical coping strategies with attention to relational patterns and emotional processing.

Heather emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals and try interventions that fit their circumstances. The practice accommodates varied preferences for remote care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Prospective clients in Illinois can begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and learning concrete strategies to change them; it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress management, sleep difficulties, and related symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to patterns in relationships and how early and current bonds influence emotions and behavior, which can help with relationship challenges, attachment issues, and family-of-origin concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to clarify goals, test interventions, and adapt methods over time so treatment fits individual needs and preferences rather than imposing a single method from the start.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across busy lives and to access support from Illinois without commuting, while still using the selected therapeutic techniques in real-time sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Heather commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting issues, depression, coping with life changes, and a broad set of related concerns such as trauma, grief, addiction, sleep problems, anger, and ADHD.

What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?

The practice blends methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, attachment-based techniques, emotionally-focused and client-centered approaches, and mindfulness to match the client’s needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does this therapist have?

Heather has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with a variety of emotional and relational difficulties.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Illinois LCSW 149.014749, practicing from Illinois.

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

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and scheduling.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What steps are needed to begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English