Heather Johnston is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in New York with three decades of clinical experience. She identifies as she/her and brings 30 years of practice working with adults facing a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns. Her New York LCSW credential reflects extensive clinical training and experience (NY LCSW 042295).

Early in her career she worked during the HIV epidemic, helping people manage the anxiety that comes with being at risk or learning they have the illness. Over the years she has helped people navigate grief and end-of-life issues and has supported those coping with mood disorders, anxiety, relationship challenges, parenting difficulties, obsessive-compulsive concerns, substance use problems, and ADHD. She has also worked with many people who have experienced or witnessed physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic manner is direct, empathic, and supportive. She approaches each person with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion, and she avoids stigmatizing labels. Her clinical work draws from cognitive-behavioral and humanistic traditions, the transtheoretical model, mindfulness practices, and rational-emotive techniques. She customizes conversation and treatment plans to fit each person’s unique needs.

Heather recognizes that seeking change takes courage and stands ready to support and empower those prepared to take that first step toward a more fulfilling life. She looks forward to working with new clients.