Heather White-McClane, LPC

Heather White-McClane is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia with 30 years of experience helping people navigate emotional and behavioral challenges. Her clinical focus includes support for stress and anxiety, guidance for addictions and recovery, work on anger and impulsivity, and assistance in rebuilding self-esteem and confidence amid depression and life transitions. She also addresses a broad array of related concerns such as abandonment, aging and geriatric issues, codependency, commitment and communication problems, control issues, divorce and separation, drug and alcohol addiction, feelings of emptiness, family difficulties, forgiveness, gender dysphoria, guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, and other complex emotional issues.

White-McClane emphasizes a calm, non-judgmental therapeutic environment where individuals are invited to explore their thoughts and feelings at a manageable pace. She blends empathic listening with practical skill-building, drawing on client-centered principles and approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy as appropriate to each person’s needs. Across three decades of practice she aims to empower people to set realistic goals, strengthen coping strategies, and make meaningful, sustainable changes in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Heather White-McClane uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where the person’s goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so individuals can explore their concerns and build self-understanding at their own pace.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people recognize and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and skill-focused, and it is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that contribute to substance use or low self-esteem.

Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) complements these methods by teaching skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, anger, and impulsivity.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process - Heather will work with each person to identify which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they adjust techniques as progress unfolds.

Online sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions from home or other convenient locations, and they allow licensed professionals to provide consistent, ongoing care in ways that suit different lifestyles and needs.