Heather White-McClane, LPC

Heather White-McClane is a licensed professional counselor with 30 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She works in Georgia and offers straightforward, practical support that aims to make daily life easier and more manageable.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness. Heather uses clear tools and simple skills people can practice between sessions. She focuses on changing unhelpful thought patterns, building healthier habits, and improving emotional regulation.

Many people seek her help for problems such as commitment issues, codependency, communication problems, or the emotional fallout from divorce and separation. She also addresses substance use concerns, impulsivity, and feelings of emptiness or shame. Heather pays attention to issues related to aging, abandonment, gender dysphoria, and living with HIV or AIDS when they arise in sessions.

Heather aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what they need to say and try out new coping strategies. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs. She encourages small, realistic steps that fit into everyday life.

Practical matters like motivation and goal-setting are part of the work. Heather combines direct skill teaching with listening and reflection. The goal is clearer thinking, more control over emotions, and better day-to-day functioning.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it often includes homework or small experiments to try between sessions to reduce anxiety or improve mood.

She also uses client-centered therapy, where listening and reflecting help people feel understood and guide the pace of work. This approach helps people clarify goals and build confidence at their own speed. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used when stronger emotion regulation skills are needed; DBT teaches concrete techniques for managing intense feelings and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Heather works with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjustments are made as progress is tracked. The plan evolves based on what is most helpful.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can fit into a busy schedule or require less bandwidth, live chat supports shorter check-ins, and messaging lets people share thoughts in writing between appointments. These options make it easier to use therapy around work, caregiving, and daily life.