Heather Pierce, LMSW

Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care

Heather works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building new skills. One common approach helps people identify specific thoughts and behaviors that increase stress and anxiety, then practice small shifts to reduce their impact. This can be useful for managing daily worry and improving mood.

Another frequently used approach centers on skills for communication and problem solving. It teaches concrete ways to raise concerns, set boundaries, and handle difficult conversations, which many parents find helpful when juggling family and work demands. These methods also support recovery from postpartum depression and periods of low motivation.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. Heather will work collaboratively to see which techniques fit a person’s goals, lifestyle, and parenting responsibilities. She adapts plans over time based on what is working and what needs changing.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions around childcare or work, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer alternatives when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. The variety of formats helps people keep therapy consistent and practical.