Heather Phelps , LISW-CP

Heather Phelps is a licensed social worker in South Carolina who practices with a client-centered, strengths-based approach. She holds the LISW-CP credential, which indicates a licensed independent social worker with clinical practice, and brings several years of experience working both as a clinic-based therapist and as a clinic director. Her work has included developing and teaching wellness programs for children and adults that focus on mindfulness, movement, problem-solving, communication, social connection, coping, and relaxation skills.

Heather created a Mindful Parenting Program and holds certifications in Foundations of Meditation and as a Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor. She supports people facing stress and anxiety, parenting challenges, feelings of disconnection, trauma, and transitions related to life changes. Her clinical orientation draws from cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness practices, and other research-based methods.

Therapy with Heather emphasizes collaboration - she treats each person as the expert on their life and partners with them to build a tailored plan that matches their needs and goals. She recognizes the courage it takes to begin therapy and approaches each therapeutic relationship with respect and a focus on practical skills and personal growth.

CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness for Online Support

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to improve mood and functioning. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns by teaching practical skills and coping strategies. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and commit to actions that align with what matters most, while developing greater psychological flexibility when facing difficult emotions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and nonjudgmental observation of thoughts and feelings to reduce reactivity and increase emotional regulation; it supports work with stress, disconnection, and coping after trauma.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Heather Phelps collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. This partnership helps shape a personalized plan that feels practical and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions may take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access licensed professionals from different settings. These options support continuity of care and allow therapists to use ACT, CBT, or mindfulness practices in ways that work for each individual.