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Heather Stample, LCSW

She helps with anxiety and relationships
  • Offers anxiety and stress support
  • Focuses on relationships and family
  • Uses ACT CBT and attachment

About Heather Stample

Has life taken an unexpected turn? Heather Stample offers a steady, compassionate presence for people navigating anxiety, low mood, and the fatigue that can follow major life changes. She validates how overwhelming it can feel to begin therapy and focuses on helping clients rediscover a sense of agency and gradual forward movement. Heather encourages small, manageable steps toward healing and aims to help people feel less alone as they work through what has been weighing them down.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - Heather prioritizes supporting and validating clients across the many areas of life that can feel destabilized. She emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship and takes time to listen carefully, holding clients accountable in a kind and nonjudgmental way. Her practice seeks to be a place where people can begin to take life one day at a time and regain momentum.

Heather also integrates personal sources of meaning when relevant, occasionally referencing Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:28, and Galatians 5:22-23 as clients wish. Many who work with her report leaving sessions feeling refreshed, restored, and better prepared to thrive again.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDependent personalityEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityJealousyLife purposePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Heather Stample have?

Heather Stample has 4 years of experience.

Is Heather Stample a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: IL LCSW 149029591.

In which languages does Heather Stample provide therapy?

Heather provides therapy in English.

Where is Heather Stample located?

Heather is located in Illinois.

How can I work with Heather Stample as my therapist?

You can work with Heather through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Heather Stample work with international clients?

Heather Stample does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Heather Stample 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 with therapy 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Heather Stample draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with their values - this approach can be useful for anxiety, persistent stress, and when life feels stuck. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore patterns in relationships and early bonds, which can be especially helpful for concerns related to abandonment, attachment issues, and family dynamics. Heather incorporates Client-Centered Therapy principles by prioritizing empathy, active listening, and the client’s own goals, creating a collaborative environment that supports growth and self-direction.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Heather works together with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as those needs evolve. This collaborative stance helps ensure therapy feels relevant and practical for the individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow clients to engage in therapy from settings that work for their schedules and routines, making it easier to maintain continuity of care and to integrate therapeutic work into everyday life.

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