- ACT techniques
- CBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Heather
Heather Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Hampshire with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and parenting challenges, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related topics such as guilt and shame.
She uses a conversational, client-centered style and aims to be direct and approachable in sessions. Heather blends practical techniques with reflective conversation. She draws on cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, concrete changes.
Her background includes a Master of Social Work from Simmons College and a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Emmanuel College. Over more than a decade she has worked in a range of mental health settings and with varied life challenges. That experience informs how she plans sessions and sets simple goals with each person.
In session she emphasizes clear tools people can use between meetings, like skill practice and values-based choices. She also makes room for grief, forgiveness work, and talking through family and blended-family stress. The focus is on manageable steps rather than sweeping promises.
Heather describes her approach as collaborative and interactive. She combines elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, DBT skills, and client-centered methods to support people as they cope, make decisions, and work through difficult feelings like guilt and shame.
How Heather Uses Therapy Approaches Online
Heather often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and noticing painful thoughts without getting stuck in them, which can help when guilt or shame keeps someone from acting in line with their goals. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete skill practice to try different reactions to distressing thoughts.She also draws on client-centered methods that prioritize listening and collaboration. Deciding which approaches to use is part of the work together. Heather will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful, and then adjust methods as those needs become clearer.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting someone choose whether to use video or audio. The practical aim is to make meetings usable in everyday routines while applying ACT, CBT, and client-centered tools to address guilt, shame, anxiety, and related concerns.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating and parenting challenges, and related areas including guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses a mix of client-centered conversation and practical techniques like cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses.
What experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working across mental health settings and with adolescents and adults, and holds a Master of Social Work.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Hampshire and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What should I know about session formats?
Please confirm current session options before booking since session formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.