Heather OConnell

Heather OConnell is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Ohio. She brings seven years of counseling experience and a clear focus on women's issues alongside anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD. Heather aims to build a dependable working relationship and help people move toward goals that matter to them.

She uses straightforward, practical methods in session. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients unlearn unhelpful thinking and change behaviors. Mindfulness Therapy offers simple ways to notice and manage strong emotions. Trauma-Focused Therapy supports people processing painful memories at a pace that feels manageable.

Heather’s background includes community mental health work with children and adolescents, which shaped how she communicates plainly and meets people where they are. That experience also informed her approach to working with trauma, panic, and mood concerns. She keeps sessions goal-oriented and concrete so progress is trackable.

In therapy she emphasizes clear skills people can use between appointments. Examples include grounding techniques, thought records, and short mindfulness practices. The work often focuses on improving communication, reducing isolation, and building self-compassion.

She encourages people to take small steps and to notice change over time. Starting work together begins with a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling according to availability. Heather speaks English and practices in Ohio as an OH LPCC.

How Heather’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy

Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try new behaviors; this approach is useful for anxiety, depression, and panic. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and grounding exercises to manage intense feelings and reduce rumination. Trauma-Focused Therapy provides a careful way to work through painful memories and symptoms tied to past harm while keeping the pace manageable.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. That collaboration includes trying techniques and adjusting the plan based on what helps most.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help sessions fit into busy days. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce travel time, and make practicing skills between meetings more convenient. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods to remote formats, and Heather will help tailor the work to everyday life and goals.