- 15 years experience
- Hospice and end-of-life support
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Heather
Heather Pack is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience. She blends practical skills with a down-to-earth style to help people manage anxiety, depression, addiction, and stress. She also provides support for end-of-life and hospice-related concerns when those issues arise in counseling.
Before returning to clinical work online, she worked in school counseling and in substance abuse treatment. She has led treatment programs and provided case management for people with serious mental health needs. That background gives her experience with a broad range of problems and life situations.
In sessions she uses approachable, goal-focused methods. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and understand each person's perspective. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed.
She also offers mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy tools for relaxation and focus. Her style is collaborative - she helps people set realistic goals and practice new habits between sessions. Sessions tend to be practical and paced to each person's needs.
Heather enjoys learning and brings curiosity to the work. She is a dance instructor outside counseling and reads widely about recovery and resilience. That mix of clinical experience and everyday interests shapes a straightforward, empathetic approach to counseling.
Before returning to clinical work online, she worked in school counseling and in substance abuse treatment. She has led treatment programs and provided case management for people with serious mental health needs. That background gives her experience with a broad range of problems and life situations.
In sessions she uses approachable, goal-focused methods. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and understand each person's perspective. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed.
She also offers mindfulness practices and hypnotherapy tools for relaxation and focus. Her style is collaborative - she helps people set realistic goals and practice new habits between sessions. Sessions tend to be practical and paced to each person's needs.
Heather enjoys learning and brings curiosity to the work. She is a dance instructor outside counseling and reads widely about recovery and resilience. That mix of clinical experience and everyday interests shapes a straightforward, empathetic approach to counseling.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
West Virginia
Languages
English
How Heather’s approaches fit into online therapy
Heather commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, understanding your perspective, and helping you set goals that matter to you. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical steps to change patterns that cause distress.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense emotions and improving coping. DBT skills include breathing and grounding techniques, emotional regulation strategies, and practical tools for improving interpersonal interactions. These approaches can help with anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and stress related to caregiving or end-of-life situations.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit your needs and goals. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time so it fits your life.
Confirm available session options before booking to make sure they meet your needs. Online counseling can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Speak with the therapist during the matching process to learn which formats she currently offers and how sessions can be scheduled to match your routine.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can Heather address?
She works with people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, ADHD, relationship and parenting challenges, and caregiving or hospice related stress.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, combining listening with goal-focused techniques like CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and hypnotherapy.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of experience in school counseling, mental health counseling, and substance abuse treatment, including running treatment programs and case management roles.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds the LPC credential and practices from West Virginia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a counseling relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.