Heather Osman, LPC

Texas · 18 years in practice

Heather Osman is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and addiction.

License and registration

LPC, Texas: 61051 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1760680771 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 18
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Heather

Heather Osman is a licensed professional counselor in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, low self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and addiction. She also supports those coping with relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, sleep or eating issues, anger, and major life changes.

Heather draws on 18 years of practice to meet people where they are and offer a steady, nonjudgmental space to talk. Heather uses a person-centered approach and blends methods to match each person's needs.

Background and approach

She often includes techniques from Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness tools are also part of her toolbox when helpful. Sessions tend to be practical and straightforward.

Heather listens first, then helps set small goals. She offers concrete skills for managing anxiety, regulating strong emotions, and improving communication. She also supports parents navigating adoption, blended family concerns, or caregiver stress.

Over nearly two decades she has worked with adults, adolescents, and children across a wide range of issues. That experience informs how she adapts language and pacing for different ages and situations. Her style is warm and compassionate, with a touch of humor when appropriate.

People describe Heather as direct when needed and gentle at other times. She focuses on clear next steps and tools people can use between sessions. Her aim is to help clients feel more capable of handling daily challenges and relationships.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Heather lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
ADHD
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Heather names

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Online support

How Heather’s approaches translate to online therapy

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people notice and name emotions and how those emotions show up in relationships. Online sessions can be used to bring awareness to patterns and to practice new responses during conversations about attachment and closeness.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and building a trusting relationship. In virtual sessions the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflecting feelings and priorities to help people feel heard and understood.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is about spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral changes to reduce distress. Online work often includes brief between-session exercises, worksheets, and step-by-step skills to try in everyday life.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, try methods, and adjust based on what feels most useful. Clients and the therapist set goals together and check progress along the way.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, quick skill coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or caregiving schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Heather address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is person-centered and compassionate. She listens first, then helps set small goals and offers practical skills.

How much experience does she have?

Heather has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults, adolescents, and children across many concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LPC credential as a licensed professional counselor in Texas and practices from that state.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Heather offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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