About Heather
Heather Custodio is a licensed clinical social worker in California with three years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and low self-esteem in straightforward, practical ways. She works with clients facing career difficulties and motivation problems.
She also supports people going through life transitions and major changes. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps that fit each person's situation. Heather aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk honestly about what’s hard.
How Heather works
She listens closely and helps people name what they’re feeling. From there she suggests small, doable strategies to build confidence and reduce overwhelm. Her work includes attention to caregiver strain, chronic pain or illness, and issues around pregnancy and childbirth.
She also addresses money and workplace stress, social anxiety, self-love, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose. Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions, tailoring methods to each person's needs. She partners with clients to set realistic steps and track progress.
The focus is on practical change that makes day-to-day life feel more manageable and meaningful.
What Heather works with
The areas below are the ones Heather selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
Also listed
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | California |
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Online support options
How evidence-based techniques translate to online care
Heather uses a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thinking and replace it with more balanced thoughts to reduce anxiety and boost confidence. Another approach emphasizes small behavioral steps and skills practice to improve coping with stress, relationships, and workplace challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques based on what is or isn’t helpful so clients can see what works for them.
Online therapy offers flexibility and several practical benefits. Video calls let people interact face to face when that is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing encouragement, and skill practice between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy day and to keep progress moving forward.
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