- Stress and anxiety
- Career and motivation
- Money and financial issues
About Heather
Heather Custodio is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with three years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, and career struggles. Heather also supports people managing life transitions and motivation challenges.
She aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical. Heather creates a space where clients can talk openly without feeling judged. Conversations focus on what is getting in the way now and small steps that can be tried between sessions.
Heather often works with people coping with caregiving strain, chronic illness or pain, and questions about life purpose. Money and financial issues are also part of her focus when they are affecting daily life and wellbeing. She helps people sort priorities and make choices that align with their values.
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. Heather partners with each person to set clear goals and to notice what helps or hinders progress. She explains ideas plainly and adapts suggestions to fit real-world demands like work or family responsibilities.
If someone is unsure where to begin, Heather starts by listening to the most pressing concern and then prioritizes practical strategies. Many people find this step-by-step approach useful when they need relief from stress or want more clarity about next steps.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online work
Heather describes her work as using evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear goals and practical steps. One common approach she uses involves breaking problems into manageable pieces and testing small behavioral changes between sessions to see what helps. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and motivation challenges because it keeps progress measurable and concrete.Another approach she draws on emphasizes building self-esteem and improving relationship skills through focused communication practice and self-reflection. These techniques are helpful for people wanting more confidence, better boundaries, or clearer career direction.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to clarify goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust the plan based on what actually helps. This means clients are active partners in choosing techniques that fit their needs and daily life.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and limit travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed, or conversations that are easier when someone is at home or on a break from work. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking to learn which formats are available and which will best fit your routine.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, self-esteem, career problems, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, forgiveness, life purpose, money and financial issues, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, social anxiety, women's issues, and workplace problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and plainspoken. Sessions concentrate on identifying practical steps and testing small changes between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and has been practicing as a licensed professional in California.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.