Heather Thigpen (she/her)

M.Ed NCC LCMHC
Accepting Clients

As a friendly and compassionate therapist, I work with individuals ages 10 to 65, offering support through a person-centered approach / CBT.

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina

Services
  • Individual
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I work with ages 10 and up for a variety of emotional/mental issues. Whether you're a child, teen, young adult, or adult, my goal is to create a safe space where you can explore challenges, build healthy coping skills, and improve communication in your daily life. I help my clients leave each session feeling understood and educated about skills to practice and what they can do with their emotions/struggles.

My Background and Approach

I have a Master's in Education degree from Campbell University where I dual majored in School Counseling along with Mental Health Counseling. I work a lot with the Autistic community to help them understand the world around them. I have experience working with many different ages but my heart will always be with 10-25 year olds. I love helping students find their way in life and build better communication/social skills for the future. My older adult clients also learn communication and relationship building techniques for life stressors. Also coping skills for anxiety & depression. I can assist you in learning how mental health impacts your day to day lives and ways to help work around challenges. I work with families to develop communication skills, positive parenting practices, and behavior management strategies to ease the distress within the home and help families return to a state of comfort and connection.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I personally believe I can work with any culture, belief, or religion client's bring in. I enjoy learning and expanding my knowledge as we grow a therapeutic relationship. I do not push beliefs on others and I do not tell people they are wrong when they discuss sexual/cultural/religion based thoughts. I want everyone to feel like therapy is as easy as talking to a close friend. Personalized and compassionate care is so important to help everyone feel safe!

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Family Therapy Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety Autism Spectrum Disorder Parenting
Other Issues
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Child Issues
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Learning Disorders
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Teen Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $130/session

Reach out to Heather