Heather Wilkie , LMHC

Heather Wilkie is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She uses practical, down-to-earth methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, relationship or intimacy concerns, and identity questions. Heather takes an affirming approach to LGBT issues and welcomes people from many backgrounds.

She blends several evidence-based methods to match each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages values-based choices and working through difficult feelings. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports people trying to understand and repair emotional bonds.

Heather draws on nine years of clinical experience working with challenges such as depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, trauma and grief. She also helps people with parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her practice includes work on attachment issues, body image, codependency, and gender dysphoria.

Her style is collaborative and respectful. Sessions are conversational and focused on small, practical steps people can try between meetings. Heather aims to help people recognize patterns, build coping tools, and move toward the life they want.

She offers multiple online formats so therapy can fit into busy lives. Sessions are conducted in English and are provided to people located in Florida.

How therapeutic methods translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then take small actions that align with their values. This approach can support work on anxiety, depression, identity questions, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear exercises and homework. It is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, sleep and eating issues, and coping with stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at emotional patterns in relationships and helps people understand and shift how they connect with others, which can help with intimacy and communication concerns.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then adapt methods as progress unfolds. Clients often try a mix of techniques so the plan reflects their real-world needs and pace.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and practice interaction exercises. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and can be useful for brief reflections or prompts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare, or travel while keeping the focus on consistent progress.