Heather Pullen, LCSW
Practical support for midlife transitions
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- Goal oriented
- Life and career coaching
- Evidence based
About Heather
She believes people bring strengths and knowledge about their own lives. Sessions are a place to talk through what matters and figure out practical next steps. Heather encourages small, manageable changes and clear goals so progress feels doable.
With three years of professional experience, Heather draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide conversations and problem-solving. She blends practical coaching for career and executive concerns with emotional support for depression, anger, and sleep problems. This mix aims to address immediate needs and build longer-term coping skills.
Heather works with people navigating family-related stress, adoption and foster care issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver strain, and the fallout from separation or infidelity. She also supports those facing postpartum depression, financial worries, isolation, and codependency patterns.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. Heather asks questions, listens, and helps people set clear steps they can try between sessions. People who prefer a focused, goal-oriented conversation about midlife transitions and life stressors may find her style helpful.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
How Heather Uses Evidence Based Techniques Online
Heather draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on stress, anxiety, mood, and life transitions. One common approach focuses on identifying clear, achievable goals and breaking them into small steps to build progress and motivation. This helps with career shifts, low energy, and midlife decision points.Another approach emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions and everyday difficulties. This involves learning practical strategies for sleep, anger, and rumination, and practicing them between sessions so skills become part of daily life.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather works with each person to understand their goals and preferences, then adjusts methods over time based on what helps most. Clients can expect an ongoing conversation about what is working and what to try next.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. The main practical benefits of online work are convenience and flexibility - it can be easier to fit meetings into workdays, reduce travel time, and maintain momentum between appointments. Online meetings also make it simple to combine short check-ins with longer sessions when needed, helping therapy fit into a busy life.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, ADHD-related struggles, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, and depression, plus many family and life transitions including midlife crisis.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. Heather helps clients set small, practical steps and uses conversations to clarify priorities and build momentum.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional experience as a licensed clinician working with a range of mood, stress, and life transition concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW, licensed in Texas, and practices with that credential in the state of Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients; confirm any scheduling or regional considerations during the matching process.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a therapy relationship?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.