Heather White-McClane, LPC

Heather White-McClane is a licensed professional counselor with 30 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, and depression. She works in Georgia and talks in straightforward terms so people can start feeling better sooner. Heather aims to make the therapy room a place where people can speak without judgement and begin practical change.

Her approach combines client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques. That means she listens first, then helps people shape goals and skills that fit their life. She often uses cognitive behavioral methods to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and DBT skills when emotion regulation and impulse control are a concern.

Mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing also appear in sessions to increase awareness and sustain change. These methods are used alongside conversations about relationship strain, codependency, abandonment, and communication problems. Heather also addresses issues tied to aging and geriatric concerns when they affect mood, purpose, or daily routines.

Long experience informs how she adapts interventions to each person. Sessions tend to focus on clear, actionable steps - like coping strategies for anxiety, plans to reduce substance use, or ways to rebuild self-esteem. Heather values steady progress and works at the client’s pace.

If someone is ready to begin, the usual next step is to complete the Start Therapy process and schedule a time to meet. Heather speaks English and sees clients in Georgia.

How Heather’s approaches translate to online care

Heather often draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to structure online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful relationship so clients can set their own goals. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety or depression. DBT provides practical tools for managing intense emotions and impulsivity, which can help with anger and addictive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best. She will review goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans as needs change to keep progress moving forward.

Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow follow-up check-ins that keep momentum between in-person visits. Those practical benefits can help people practice new skills more consistently and stay engaged with the therapeutic plan.