Therapist profile
Heather Stample, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - relationships and anxiety
Continue with HeatherWhere Heather stands
- Credentials
- LCSW
- License
- LCSW, Illinois / 149029591
- NPI
- 1356091979
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
About
- Codependency concerns
- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment-focused work
About Heather
Heather Stample is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with four years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and ADHD. Heather also addresses related issues such as codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns, and grief around end-of-life situations.
She uses plain conversation and steady pacing during sessions. Heather combines short-term, goal-focused techniques with deeper exploration of how past relationships shape current patterns. That means she might introduce behavioral tools one week and look at family influence the next. Sessions are practical and focused on small, manageable steps clients can try between meetings.
Heather draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters to them and take action toward it. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to map unhelpful thoughts and shift behaviors. Attachment-based ideas guide work on how early bonds affect current trust and closeness in relationships.
Clients can expect a therapist who listens, reflects what she hears, and suggests concrete strategies for setting limits, reducing reactivity, or managing mood. Heather pays attention to patterns like people-pleasing, difficulty saying no, and feeling empty after caregiving.
She practices in Illinois as an LCSW and conducts sessions in English. Before booking, confirm current session options and formats to match personal needs.
How sessions work
How Heather’s approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values, even when anxiety or fear shows up. This approach can help with recurring people-pleasing or feeling stuck by shifting attention from avoidance to action.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to change mood and reactions. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and impulsive responses because it gives clear exercises and experiments to practice between sessions.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns of closeness and trust. This perspective can help people recognize why they overgive, fear abandonment, or struggle with intimacy and then try different ways of relating.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each client to choose approaches that fit their situation, goals, and preferences. That means trying a method, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when days are tight, or letting someone join from a quieter location. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday routines without promising a specific outcome.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, grief, and chronic illness.
How would she approach people-pleasing or boundary problems?
Heather blends skill-based exercises with discussion about relationship patterns. Expect practical steps for saying no and experimenting with small boundary changes between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with four years of professional experience. Her work combines short-term techniques and longer-term relational exploration.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an Illinois LCSW credential and practices in Illinois. Sessions are provided in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not accepted at this time. Sessions are offered in English for people located within her permitted practice area.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options with Heather before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile. Please check available formats when you schedule.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm fees during the sign-up process.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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