Heather Breems, LCSW
Illinois LCSW for relationships and anxiety
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship and family
- Parenting and attachment
About Heather Breems
Heather Breems is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Illinois with 11 years of experience helping individuals and families navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and depression. As an LCSW she holds a professional license to provide clinical social work and therapy, and she brings that background to work with a wide range of issues including trauma, grief, addictions, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and caregiver fatigue.
Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's circumstances and goals. Heather also brings experience supporting clients through life transitions, attachment and family-of-origin matters, adoption and foster care issues, chronic illness and disability, and communication or control challenges within relationships.
Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can require courage, and Heather aims to offer steady, tailored support throughout that process. She works collaboratively to identify practical strategies and therapeutic approaches that align with each client’s needs, preferences, and strengths.
Her practice emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to fit each person's circumstances and goals. Heather also brings experience supporting clients through life transitions, attachment and family-of-origin matters, adoption and foster care issues, chronic illness and disability, and communication or control challenges within relationships.
Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life can require courage, and Heather aims to offer steady, tailored support throughout that process. She works collaboratively to identify practical strategies and therapeutic approaches that align with each client’s needs, preferences, and strengths.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Heather Breems have?
Heather Breems has 11 years of professional experience in clinical social work and therapy.
Is Heather Breems a licensed therapist?
Yes. Heather is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her license is listed as IL LCSW 149.014749.
In which languages does Heather Breems provide therapy?
Heather provides therapy in English.
Where is Heather Breems located?
Heather is located in Illinois.
How can I work with Heather Breems as my therapist?
You can work with Heather through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Heather Breems work with international clients?
Heather Breems does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Heather Breems cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches and Online Care for Relationship and Mood Concerns
Heather uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current emotional responses; this approach can be helpful for relationship difficulties, attachment concerns, and family-of-origin issues. She also incorporates Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the client’s own goals and insights guide the work, supporting self-esteem, coping, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep problems.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Heather collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts strategies as therapy progresses to ensure a good match.
Online therapy with Heather can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue work on relationships, parenting, coping skills, and emotional healing from wherever the client is located.