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Heather Stample, LCSW

  • Experience4 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Family
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Heather

Heather Stample is a licensed clinical social worker who brings four years of practice to people navigating stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and ADHD. She approaches therapy with empathy and aims to help clients recover energy and forward momentum after difficult life changes.

Background and approach

Heather describes her work as grounded in listening, validation, and building a collaborative relationship that supports gradual progress and practical next steps. Her office style emphasizes kindness, accountability, and a nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore issues such as attachment wounds, abandonment fears, codependency, chronic pain and illness, impulsivity, and grief related to end-of-life concerns.

Heather integrates Internal Family Systems alongside acceptance and commitment ideas and other evidence-informed methods to tailor care to each person’s needs. She encourages small, manageable steps that help people feel restored and more able to engage with life again.

Approaches that meet you where you are online



Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people explore the different parts of themselves, understand internal conflicts, and build internal cooperation; it can be useful for addressing patterns of self-criticism, anxiety, and relational dynamics. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and learning practical ways to live in alignment with those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings, which can help with stress, anxiety, and depression. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relational patterns shape current relationships and emotional responses, offering tools to shift patterns of connection and safety.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process, and Heather works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. She aims to blend techniques in a way that supports gradual, manageable change rather than forcing a single model onto every person.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility challenges, making it easier to keep appointments and maintain continuity of care. These formats let licensed professionals and therapists provide consistent support while adapting sessions to what works best for each individual.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Heather help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and ADHD, and also addresses related issues such as attachment, codependency, chronic illness, and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic approach?
Her style is empathetic and collaborative, emphasizing validation, accountability, and gradual progress using a mix of evidence-informed approaches to match each person’s needs.
What is her clinical background and experience?
Heather is a licensed clinical social worker with four years of experience working with people facing emotional and relational challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an Illinois LCSW with license number IL LCSW 149029591 and practices from Illinois.
Can non-English speakers work with her?
Sessions are provided in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Heather offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Psychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English