Heather Stample

Heather Stample is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Illinois with four years of experience. She focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family struggles, and ADHD. Heather presents herself as someone who listens and helps people take small steps forward when life feels overwhelming.

She works in straightforward, conversational sessions. Heather uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people notice patterns, test small changes, and try different ways of relating to themselves and others. Sessions tend to break problems into manageable pieces and look at what practical next steps might feel doable.

Her work also covers a range of related issues, including abandonment and attachment wounds, codependency, control and commitment concerns, and feelings of emptiness or shame. Heather notes experience supporting people dealing with chronic pain, illness, disability, and end-of-life topics. She also lists autism and Asperger syndrome among areas she addresses.

Heather aims to build a steady working relationship rooted in listening and accountability. Conversations often include noticing thoughts and behaviors, practicing new responses, and checking what changes fit into everyday life. She encourages starting with small, concrete steps and revisiting what is or isn’t working.

People who want straightforward, practical help sorting life direction, managing anxiety, or improving close relationships may find this approach useful. Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Illinois.

How her approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that align with those values. It helps when anxiety or uncertainty make it hard to move forward by guiding practical steps and noticing unhelpful thought patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking. That approach is useful for anxiety, depressive patterns, and managing impulsivity. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape reactions and expectations. It can help with relationship concerns, fear of abandonment, and connection issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Heather collaborates with clients to decide which methods fit a person’s goals and preferences. She will try approaches, check what helps, and shift course if something isn’t working. The goal is to find practical ways to move forward, not to promise a fixed outcome.

Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since specific formats are not listed in the biography. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and attachment work to an online setting to focus on short exercises, homework between sessions, and direct conversation that fits into everyday life.