Heather Kerble, LICSW

Heather Kerble is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with seven years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the fallout of trauma and abuse. Heather also supports those navigating LGBT concerns, relationship strain, grieving, and shifts in self-esteem and body image.

Her approach treats the person, not just the problem. Sessions are collaborative and down-to-earth. She listens first, then helps build clear, practical steps to change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of daily life.

Heather often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try new ways of responding. She combines that with client-centered ideas to follow each person's pace and priorities. Mindfulness strategies and brief solution-focused work are used when they fit the client's goals.

She draws on trauma-focused methods when past hurts affect current functioning, always working gently and with attention to readiness. Heather values straightforward communication and helps people develop tools they can use between sessions.

Heather holds an MA and the LICSW credential and practices in South Carolina. She offers sessions in English and uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet varied needs. The first step is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling based on therapist availability.

Practical approaches for online care

Heather commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is hands-on and often focuses on daily problems like anxiety, low mood, and unwanted habits.

She also uses client-centered methods that prioritize the person’s perspective and pace. This approach means sessions follow what the client finds most important and emphasizes listening and respect.

Mindfulness practices are used to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to difficult feelings. Simple breathing and grounding exercises are introduced when helpful to manage stress and improve emotional regulation.

Finding the best approach is a joint process. Heather works with clients to decide which methods match their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress is made or priorities shift.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat can work for quick check-ins; and messaging supports short updates and homework between sessions. These formats make it simpler to fit therapy into work, school, or family routines while keeping continuity of care.