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Entry 126027Missouri / United States

Dr. Heather Clark

Dr. Heather Clark, LPC

Missouri 19 years in practice

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LPC focusing on stress and anxiety

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  • CBT methods
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Solution-focused work

About Heather

LPC Dr. Heather Clark has 19 years of clinical experience in Missouri. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She works with adults in early adulthood and helps people develop practical skills to manage emotions and day-to-day challenges.

Dr. Clark uses cognitive-behavioral tools to spot unhelpful thinking and try new responses. She also teaches mindfulness practices to help people notice thoughts and sensations without getting pulled in. Solution-focused techniques are used to set small, achievable goals and track progress between sessions.

Sessions are conversational and skill-oriented. Clients can expect to learn breathing and attention exercises, practice reframing thoughts, and build short plans for handling difficult moments. Imagery tools are sometimes introduced to support calming and self-awareness.

Her academic background includes a BA in Psychology, an MA in Professional Counseling, and a Ph.D. in Psychology. She holds an LPC in Missouri. This combination of graduate study and clinical work informs a pragmatic approach to common life stresses.

People come to her when everyday demands feel overwhelming, or when a past experience keeps affecting current life. She focuses on concrete steps that can be practiced between sessions. The work is collaborative: progress is measured by what a person notices changing in their daily routines and relationships.

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How her approaches shape online work

Dr. Clark uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress and anxiety. CBT helps people try small behavioral experiments and shift thinking that gets in the way of daily functioning.

She also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing exercises that reduce reactivity. Mindfulness practice helps people notice bodily sensations and emotions so they can respond more calmly to triggers.

Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set short-term, practical goals and track small changes. This approach emphasizes what works now and builds on strengths to solve current problems.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then try methods that fit those needs. Adjustments are made as progress is observed.

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals often combine skills practice, brief homework, and in-session coaching to help clients apply techniques in day-to-day life.

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Areas of expertise

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

Missouri

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues listed in her focus areas.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and skills-based, using conversation, behavioral experiments, and short between-session tasks.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 19 years of experience working in counseling and psychology settings.

What credential and location are listed?

She is an LPC and holds a Missouri LPC credential. She practices in Missouri.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are not accepted at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Dr. Heather Clark

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