About Heather
Heather May is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with ten years of experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. They focus on building confidence and helping people find direction when they feel stuck. Heather approaches the work with compassion and respect for each person’s story.
Heather favors a collaborative style. Sessions are conversational and practical. She listens first, then helps set clear, manageable goals.
People leave with tools they can use between meetings.
Background and approach
Her approach often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. She also uses Client-Centered methods to make space for each person’s values and priorities. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone wants to build momentum for change.
Heather commonly supports people coping with body image concerns, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose. She has experience with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and recovery after sexual assault and abuse. Social anxiety and issues common in young adults and women are also areas she addresses.
In sessions Heather tailors discussion and plans to each person’s needs. She explains ideas plainly and breaks strategies into small steps. She aims to make therapy feel doable, not overwhelming, so clients can try changes between sessions and track progress.
Heather provides services in English and works with a range of concerns related to stress, anxiety, trauma, and self-esteem. As a Florida LMHC, she combines practical techniques with an individualized, respectful approach.
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Client-Centered Therapy is about putting the person's experience at the center of sessions. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and follows the client’s lead to help identify values and next steps. This approach can help anyone who wants a supportive space to talk through tough feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Heather helps people spot patterns that keep them stuck and practices small, doable changes to shift mood and behavior. CBT is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management.
Motivational Interviewing is used when someone feels unsure about changing. It uses focused conversation to build motivation and set practical goals. This approach pairs well with other methods when someone needs extra help getting started.
Heather treats finding the right approach as a team effort. She will discuss options, try techniques, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients shape the pace and priorities, and Heather supports that process with clear suggestions.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and longer conversations. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or to fit a break at work. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or use brief check-ins on a busy day. These options help match therapy to daily life and scheduling needs.
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- Experience
- 10 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English