- Blended family issues
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and ACT methods
About Heather
Heather Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New Hampshire with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationships, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Heather also focuses on blended family issues and related everyday tensions that come with merging households.
She uses a direct, interactive approach in sessions. Heather blends client-centered methods with practical strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment work, dialectical behavior techniques, and mindfulness. Sessions often include concrete tools for managing emotions and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns.
Heather’s background includes a Master of Social Work from Simmons College and a Bachelor of Arts in Art Therapy from Emmanuel College. Over more than a decade she has worked in a range of mental health settings. That experience informs her work with adults facing life transitions, caregiving stress, cancer-related concerns, and communication or commitment issues.
In a typical meeting she listens, clarifies what matters most, and then tries short, doable steps you can test between sessions. This might mean practicing a new way to have a difficult conversation, trying a mindfulness exercise for anxiety, or planning small changes to daily routines in a blended household.
People who come to Heather for help with parenting strain, co-parenting friction, or stepfamily adjustments find a pragmatic partner for problem solving. She encourages clear goals and regular check-ins so progress is easy to track.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take small actions that fit their values. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking patterns that feed distress and testing new behaviors to change outcomes. It is useful for worry, low mood, and problem solving.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to pick strategies that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. Sessions typically start with clear goals and a few practical tools to try between meetings so progress can be reviewed and adjusted together.
Confirm the exact online session formats before booking, as the therapist's biography does not list specific delivery options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break, not needing travel time, or choosing an audio-only meeting when video feels like too much. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT techniques to work in those settings and help people apply them to challenges like blended household routines, co-parenting conversations, or caregiver stress.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New Hampshire
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, ADHD, and related topics such as body image and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and practical. She combines client-centered listening with concrete tools from CBT, ACT, DBT, and mindfulness.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in a variety of mental health settings with adults and families.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Hampshire and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.