Heather Lockey

Heather Lockey is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in North Carolina with eight years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. Heather also supports those dealing with relationship challenges, parenting concerns, sleep problems, addictions, and ADHD. She is open to working with teens and members of the LGBTQA+ community.

Heather works from a practical, collaborative stance. She treats each person as the expert on their life and builds on existing strengths. Sessions focus on real next steps clients can try between meetings. Heather keeps language clear and uses tools that fit each person’s situation.

Her methods draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy. She mixes these approaches to match a client’s goals, whether that means learning coping skills, practicing new behaviors, or processing painful events. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas also appear in her work when helpful.

Heather has experience addressing family conflict, attachment and abandonment issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and caregiver stress. She also supports people working through addiction, domestic violence, body image concerns, and blended family transitions. Her background includes trauma-informed care and attention to co-occurring issues.

People who choose Heather can expect straightforward conversations, practical homework, and a calm, nonjudgmental attitude. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

How her approaches fit online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions by focusing on what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy teaches practical techniques to change thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and coping with change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving communication, which can help with intense anger, relationship problems, and co-occurring issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together the client and Heather will choose methods and adjust them over time so the sessions feel useful and manageable.

The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow for regular check-ins during work breaks. It can also make skill practice more practical by letting people try new habits in their everyday routines. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and homework so they work well over remote sessions and help clients keep progress between meetings.