Heather Wagner , LPC

Heather Wagner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate grief and loss as well as major life transitions, offering steady guidance for those adjusting to change. Heather has particular experience supporting older adults and the family members who care for them, helping caregivers manage the emotional and practical strains that come with long-term care.

Her work also addresses compassion fatigue and the burnout that can affect those in caregiving and first responder roles, along with the isolation and loneliness that sometimes accompany major life shifts. Heather combines listening with practical resources aimed at reducing stress and improving day-to-day emotional balance. She works collaboratively with each person to identify realistic coping strategies and supports that fit their situation.

Licensed in Pennsylvania as an LPC, Heather brings a measured, compassionate approach to complex life challenges and caregiver stress. Her practice emphasizes evidence-based therapeutic techniques and resource-based support to help clients move forward through grief, adjustment, and ongoing caregiving demands.

Evidence-Based Support and Flexible Online Care

Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize targeted support for grief and life transitions. These approaches combine structured guidance with empathy to help people work through loss, make sense of change, and develop practical ways to cope with daily challenges.

She also employs skills-based coping and stress-reduction methods designed to address compassion fatigue and caregiver strain. These techniques teach concrete strategies for managing overwhelming emotions, pacing responsibilities, and restoring resilience in the context of long-term care or high-stress roles.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and needs, and adjusts techniques over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility, with options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care during life changes, and connect with licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.