Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Heather Lopez, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 101118
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 090466
- NPI
- 1194107292
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Heather supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Eating issues
About Heather
Heather Lopez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and New York with 11 years of professional experience. She works with adults on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family issues, and eating-related problems. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical change and clearer understanding of feelings and behavior.
Heather uses well-known evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. In sessions she helps people notice patterns that keep problems going, try small changes, and practice new ways of handling strong emotions. She balances encouragement to change with steps to accept difficult feelings so people can move forward without feeling rushed.
Her approach is direct and organized. She helps clients set short-term goals and tracks what is working. This can include pacing exposure to feared situations, learning specific skills for stress and impulse control, and adjusting unhelpful thinking patterns.
She also addresses practical life pressures like caregiver stress, communication breakdowns, and isolation. Heather works with issues related to aging, abandonment, guilt, and veterans' concerns when they fit an adult client's goals. She can help with mood disorders, panic, postpartum depression, and self-harm by focusing on manageable steps and daily habits.
Clients are guided to learn skills they can use outside sessions. Initial meetings are used to identify priorities and choose techniques that match each person's needs and pace.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression, often using exercises and homework between sessions. DBT emphasizes learning practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication, which can help with impulsivity, panic, and intense mood swings.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Heather will work with each person to review current concerns, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She sets clear goals and checks in regularly to make sure methods match the person's needs and preferences.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings from different locations. It can also make some check-ins shorter, let people choose audio-only if they prefer, and support regular practice of skills between meetings. These practical benefits often help clients maintain consistency while working on stress, relationships, and mood concerns.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
California, New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, and eating-related concerns. Additional focuses include panic, postpartum depression, caregiver stress, isolation, and mood problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and skills-focused, using clear goals and step-by-step changes. She combines behavior change with acceptance strategies from DBT and CBT.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background informs her practical, problem-solving approach.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and New York and is listed with a New York location.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the listed location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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