Licensed clinical social worker recordConnecticut
Heather Parenti, LCSW
Connecticut
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and coping
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 19194
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 10551
- NPI
- 1336290451
- Experience
- 27 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Connecticut
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Eating and body image
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Heather
Heather Parenti is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Connecticut with 27 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy problems, eating and addiction concerns, trauma and grief, parenting and sleep struggles, and life changes. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
Heather uses straightforward talk and practical tools in sessions. She names core patterns that get people stuck and offers concrete skills to shift those patterns. Sessions often include elements from cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness practices, emotion-focused ideas, and relational tools adapted to the person in front of her.
Her background includes long experience in private practice, medical and mental health settings, schools, and athletic coaching. She trained at California State University Long Beach and practiced in Southern California before relocating to Connecticut in 2017. Heather continues to use movement, yoga, and creative work as part of how she thinks about change.
In therapy she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, build emotion regulation skills, and repair important relationships. She also works with identity and LGBT concerns, recovery from abuse, and coping with chronic health problems. Her focus is on practical steps that make daily life easier and more manageable.
Heather invites clients to try methods and see what fits. She combines structured skill-building with conversations about meaning, values, and relationships. The goal is clearer choices and better day-to-day functioning.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based ideas focus on relationships and emotional patterns. Online sessions using this lens look at how connections form and how old patterns show up in current relationships, which can help with intimacy and communication problems.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts and actions into steps you can change. Online CBT sessions typically include short skill-building exercises, thought records, and homework that fit into daily routines to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills translate to short practices and coaching between sessions when needed, which can support strong coping during stressful times.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work with each person to decide which combination of methods fits their goals and preferences. She reviews what is helping and adapts methods as therapy progresses.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about session length and timing when you complete the matching questionnaire so arrangements match your routine.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
California, Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and addiction concerns, trauma and grief, parenting and sleep problems, and many life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-focused work alongside relational conversation. Expect cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, and emotion-focused techniques tailored to everyday life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Heather has 27 years of experience working in private practice, medical and mental health settings, education, and athletic coaching.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in California and Connecticut and is based in Connecticut.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border scheduling or licensing details when you book.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers