Heather Kerble , LICSW

Heather Kerble is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with seven years of professional experience and licensure in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and South Carolina. She has worked extensively with people facing stress and anxiety, LGBTQ+ related concerns, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, eating and body image challenges, parenting issues, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. Heather approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, affirming that each person is the expert of their own story and already holds resources that can support change.

She blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a collaborative stance that aims to empower clients to take steps toward a more fulfilling life. Heather emphasizes the courage it takes to seek change and positions herself as a supportive partner in that process. She also welcomes questions about insurance and private pay options for those interested in working together through her private practice.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Heather

Heather often integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on validating each person’s experience and building a collaborative, empathetic relationship that supports personal growth. This approach is helpful for people working through identity questions, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify and shift patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is useful for clients seeking concrete tools for managing symptoms and improving daily functioning.

For clients affected by traumatic experiences, Heather incorporates trauma-focused techniques that prioritize safety, pacing, and gradual processing of difficult memories and reactions. These methods aim to reduce the ongoing impact of trauma on relationships, mood, and coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Heather works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors care over time as circumstances and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Heather is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These remote options make it easier to maintain consistent care, access support from home, and fit therapy into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.