Heather OConnell

Empowering, practical care with evidence-based tools

LPCC Ohio

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages: English

About Heather

Heather OConnell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio who uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a central framework to guide her work.

Background and approach

With seven years of clinical experience, she blends CBT with mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques to support people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and life transitions. Heather aims to create collaborative therapeutic relationships that help clients explore patterns, build coping skills, and pursue meaningful change.

Heather earned a master’s degree from John Carroll University and has worked in community mental health settings with children and adolescents in the past. That background informs her calm, practical approach to challenges such as panic attacks, social anxiety, mood disorders, impulsivity, and isolation.

She focuses on clear communication, skill-building, and measurable progress while adapting interventions to each person’s needs. Clients can expect a clinician who values trust, goal-oriented work, and compassionate support.

Heather emphasizes pacing that fits the individual, drawing on evidence-informed methods like CBT, mindfulness strategies, and trauma-focused care to address emotional pain and enhance everyday functioning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems with mood or impulsivity. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance practices that can help people manage stress, lessen rumination, and build emotional regulation skills.

Choosing the right approach is typically a collaborative process. Heather works with each person to explore goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring to therapy, and then tailors techniques from CBT, mindfulness, or trauma-focused work as appropriate. This shared decision-making helps ensure that treatment aligns with the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing people to engage in therapy around work, school, or caregiving responsibilities. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, try different modes of communication, and access licensed professionals from one’s own community in Ohio and nearby areas.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Heather commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and ADHD, along with related issues such as panic attacks, social anxiety, and mood disorders.

What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?

Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-focused approaches to help clients change patterns, develop coping skills, and process difficult experiences.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has seven years of experience providing counseling services, including work in community mental health settings with children and adolescents.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds a master’s degree from John Carroll University and is licensed as an LPCC in Ohio with license number OH LPCC E.2102512-SUPV.

Can non-U.S. clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time and provides services to those located within the stated region.

What session formats are available for online work?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

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

What are the steps to begin working with her?

Start by selecting 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, Anxiety Self esteem Depression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsEmptinessImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English