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Heather Parenti, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Heather is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

FSA/HSA accepted
4.8 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Heather. View 17 reviews
Great news, Heather is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California and Connecticut

Recent reviews

Heather has been very helpful. I always del heard and understood. She has given me strategies to better deal with my stress and I feel that I haven’t grown as a person with the use of these skills and strategies. I am very thankful for her expertise and suppose and would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed December 2022

I enjoyed the work that Heather and I did together. She has a great outlook on anxiety and eating disorders and helped me a lot.

Reviewed November 2022

More about Heather

  • 27 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

My clients come in with many different troubles and often, the troubles lead to a great many other problems that they have or have had in their lives. There is no problem too big and there is a way to live better. I believe we are looking for contentment. To feel "okay" and, today's society tries to warp us into believing we are not okay because we need something else than what we have right now. We all have the capacity to choose a better life, better relationships, better care for ourselves. The answer is not outside of us but within. I work with children, teens and adults that think they're not enough. We are all enough.

I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 20 years, licensed in both California and Connecticut. I received my degree from California University Long Beach, living in Southern California most of my life until moving to Connecticut in 2017.

I am a professional and have worked in many entities including private practice since 2004, the medical and mental health community, the education system, and athletic coaching. I have been a competitive athlete since childhood and continue training and competing through all life transitions. Additionally, I have created space and time to practice yoga and meditation. I have also accepted that I am an artist - writing, drawing and painting through change and growth.

My treatment approach is varied based on my client. My main theoretical framework is probably Cognitive Behavioral Therapy but also utilize Mindfulness/Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy.

I can help individuals who are experiencing many things in life. I have clients and former clients leading full, enriched lives because of the guidance I have provided through the therapeutic process. .

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Eating disorders Depression Addictions LGBT Issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self-esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Blended family issues Body image Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Divorce and separation Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family problems Fertility issues First responder issues Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Life purpose Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Trichotillomania Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Insurance Accepted

  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Optum
  • UMR
  • UnitedHealthcare

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Heather Parenti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336290451.

  • LCSW · California · 19194 · Renews January 2028
  • LCSW · Connecticut · 10551 · Renews January 2027

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Heather Parenti

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.8

17 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helpful Knowledgeable Support Amazing Easy Grateful Listens Recommend Thankful

Heather has been very helpful. I always del heard and understood. She has given me strategies to better deal with my stress and I feel that I haven’t grown as a person with the use of these skills and strategies. I am very thankful for her expertise and suppose and would recommend her to anyone.

Reviewed December 2022

I enjoyed the work that Heather and I did together. She has a great outlook on anxiety and eating disorders and helped me a lot.

Reviewed November 2022

I would recommend heather to anyone who needed someone to talk to. She is very wise, and has great words and advice. I am thankful to have her as my therapist. If I would just like to chat, she will do a live chat. I love her flexibility. Betterhelp gives so many options to talk to a therapist, and that is one thing I love about Betterhelp.

Reviewed August 2022

Heather is the best!

Reviewed June 2022

Heather is a great listener and is always giving me things to consider which I appreciate a ton. She is super nice and easy to get along with. I enjoyed our sessions very much.

Reviewed June 2022

Heather is very pleasant to talk to. She is patient and a very good listener. She takes the time to relate to my issues and help guide me through them. She makes it a point to check in on me on things we have touched on in other sessions. I appreciate her demeanor and non-judgemental advice.

Reviewed May 2022

My sessions with Heather have been great! She is knowledgeable and understanding. I feel very comfortable talking to her and look forward to continuing therapy with her.

Reviewed May 2022

Heather so far has been a great listening ear, professional, kind and supportive. For my first experience seeking therapy and counseling, it has been great

Reviewed April 2022

Heather is a great therapist, she’s a really good listener and offers great advice!

Reviewed March 2022

I feel like I connected with Heather right away. She makes me feel heard and understood, and she's given me space to talk about the things I have trouble facing. She's an incredible listener. She has also given me useful tools/tips to help me on my journey and I couldn't be more grateful.

Reviewed December 2021

I am so grateful to have found Heather. She is a great listener, offers productive feedback in a safe and non-judgemental environment!

Reviewed November 2021

Heather is absolutely amazing! She listens and gives great advice! She have given me a lot of strategies and I always feel great after my sessions!

Reviewed November 2021

She cuts through the bull and helps root out issues and is a very pleasant person to speak with.. knowledgeable and can help guide as well as correct negative thoughts. I look forward to meeting with her every week!

Reviewed September 2021

I thought going into this that I would go through multiple counselors until I found the right fit but Heather was amazing right away. I don’t feel judged or pressured in any way and feel like she genuinely feels compassion toward me.

Reviewed August 2021

Heather is really great! She really listens to your needs and offers support and strategies that are and have been extremely helpful for me. She is knowledgeable and knows when something is up. I always look forward to my sessions with her because I know that I will always leave feeling better then when I started and with the help and support I need at the time.

Reviewed June 2021

Heather’s compassionate support holds me so that I can safely share my vulnerabilities and grow through them.

Reviewed May 2021

Heather is very easy to talk to. She is present during session and provides helpful insight and wisdom.

Reviewed May 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Heather Parenti offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Heather Parenti works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Heather Parenti speak?

Heather Parenti speaks English.

How many years of experience does Heather Parenti have?

Heather Parenti has 27 years of experience.

Where is Heather Parenti licensed to practice?

Heather Parenti is licensed to practice in California and Connecticut.

Does Heather Parenti accept FSA/HSA?

Yes, Heather Parenti accepts FSA/HSA meaning you can pay for sessions with your pre-tax healthcare dollars. Every year hundreds of thousands of people use their FSA/HSA to pay for therapy.

Does Heather Parenti accept insurance?

Yes, Heather Parenti accepts Cigna, GEHA, Optum, UMR, and UnitedHealthcare.

Does Heather Parenti accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Heather Parenti accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Heather Parenti offer?

Heather Parenti offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Heather Parenti?

Heather Parenti can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Heather Parenti?

Just tap the BOOK NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.

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