Heather May , LMHC

Heather May is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with ten years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and low self-esteem. Heather focuses on practical steps people can use right away. The tone in sessions is respectful and direct. She centers each conversation on the person in front of her. Heather helps people cope with life changes and rebuild motivation after difficult experiences. She works with concerns like body image, family of origin issues, guilt and shame, and questions around sexuality. Women’s issues are included among her areas of focus. Heather also supports people dealing with mood difficulties, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and recovery after sexual assault and abuse. Her approach emphasizes the client’s own goals. Heather uses client-centered methods to listen closely and follow each person’s pace. She also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and try small, manageable behavior changes. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Heather will help set clear, short-term goals and check progress along the way. She adapts conversation style and strategies to match what a person needs in the moment. People looking for help start with small steps. Heather invites questions about what therapy will look like and what to expect from a first meeting. She frames therapy as a process of discovery and steady work toward a more balanced life.

How Heather’s Approaches Translate Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following each person’s needs. Online sessions let Heather ask open questions and reflect what someone says so goals emerge at a natural pace. This approach helps when a person wants someone who listens and adapts to their story.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Heather uses CBT techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes that can reduce anxiety or improve mood. These steps work well in short exercises during video calls or between-session tasks sent by message.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then choose or combine methods to fit those needs. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is tracked.

Online therapy gives practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break or busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging support quick check-ins, ongoing encouragement, or brief problem-solving between full sessions. These options make it easier to keep consistent momentum while working toward change.