What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Heather created a warm and welcoming space that help me feel comfortable, allowing me to share and come to better realizations and understandings of my situation. Thank you Heather! ”
CKLess than 3 months ago
“Visit was excellent! She was able to accommodate my schedule, and made me feel safe and comfortable during the visit. I am excited for our next session!”
BRLess than 3 months ago
About Heather Chandler
Focus areas
Anxiety
Postpartum Anxiety
Therapy
New Patient Visit
Postpartum Depression
Women's Mental Health Issues
Perinatal Mental Health
Psychotherapy
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Feminist
Dialectical (DBT)
Humanistic
Emotionally Focused
Interpersonal
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Heather Chandler
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, especially if you've been carrying anxiety, stress, burnout, grief, or the weight of life's many responsibilities on your own. You may find yourself constantly overthinking, feeling emotionally exhausted, struggling to set boundaries, or wondering why it feels so difficult to keep up with everything. Whether you're navigating a major life transition, relationship challenges, career stress, pregnancy, postpartum, or the demands of motherhood, you don't have to face it alone.
My goal is to provide a warm, collaborative, and nonjudgmental space where you feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. Therapy offers an opportunity to slow down, better understand yourself, and develop practical tools to navigate life's challenges with greater confidence, resilience, and self-compassion. Together, we'll explore the patterns that may be keeping you stuck while building on your strengths to create meaningful, lasting change.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I have a particular passion for supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum, fertility journeys, new motherhood, parenting stress, and the identity shifts that often accompany these transitions. I understand that this season of life can bring joy alongside anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and feelings of isolation. My goal is to help clients feel supported, empowered, and more confident as they navigate these experiences.
Before becoming a therapist, I spent more than a decade working in marketing and corporate environments. That experience gave me firsthand insight into the pressures of balancing demanding careers, personal relationships, changing identities, and the expectations we often place on ourselves. Today, I enjoy supporting professionals, caregivers, and individuals who are working to reduce stress, prevent burnout, improve work-life balance, and reconnect with what matters most to them.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My approach is personalized to each client's unique needs and integrates evidence-based therapies, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, and strengths-based approaches. I believe therapy should be collaborative, practical, and compassionate, providing both insight and actionable strategies that clients can apply in their daily lives.
I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, chronic stress, burnout, perfectionism, low self-esteem, grief and loss, relationship concerns, family conflict, life transitions, women's mental health concerns, pregnancy and postpartum challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, and workplace stress. Whether you're looking to better manage anxiety, strengthen your relationships, build healthier boundaries, increase self-confidence, or simply feel more like yourself again, I look forward to supporting you on your journey toward healing and growth.
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In-network insurances
Heather Chandler, LMSW has 100+ in-network plans.
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $225 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $200 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
Please note when booking an appointment with me that I am currently only licensed in New York and New Jersey. Therefore, I am only able to see clients residing within the state of NY or NJ.
I am currently in-network with Aetna & Northwell Direct insurance. The Northwell Direct network includes plans such as IBA, Daniel Cook, and 32BJ. For all other insurance plans, I am considered out-of-network; however, many clients can receive partial reimbursement depending on their benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Stony Brook University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1801736111
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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11 reviews
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Heather is very approachable and it’s obvious she truly cares!
Less than 6 months agoKH
Heather created a warm and welcoming space that help me feel comfortable, allowing me to share and come to better realizations and understandings of my situation. Thank you Heather!
Less than 3 months agoCK
Visit was excellent! She was able to accommodate my schedule, and made me feel safe and comfortable during the visit. I am excited for our next session!
Less than 3 months agoBR
Heather creates a warm, compassionate space and truly takes the time to listen in a way that makes you feel understood. From the very first session, I felt welcomed, comfortable, and free of judgment. Her empathy and presence made it much easier to open up and feel supported.
Less than 3 months agoLS
Extremely professional and made me feel at ease. It’s difficult for me to find somebody that I can confide in and trust. I’ve had a lot of past trauma, so it’s always difficult to start with somebody new. Heather made me feel very relaxed and facilitated my sharing.
Less than 6 months agoAS
Heather creates such a positive, supportive environment where I feel heard and understood. I always leave her feeling more confident, grounded, and empowered.
Less than 6 months agoKM
Heather has been great. She actually listens and picks up on things I don’t always notice, and her feedback is helpful and useful. I leave feeling better, and more clear. I feel like I'm actually making progress.
Less than 6 months agoCC
Heather has a way of making you feel comfortable right from the start. She creates a warm, welcoming space where it feels easy to open up and talk about anything, without worrying about being judged. She’s a great listener who truly cares, and she brings a positive but honest perspective that helps you feel understood and supported.
She’s also incredibly thoughtful and aware when it comes to different backgrounds and experiences. You never feel like you have to hold back or shrink any part of who you are, she meets you with respect, openness, and genuine understanding.
What really stands out is how natural this all is for her. Helping people isn’t just something she does, it’s who she is. She’s truly made for this, and it’s clear this is her calling.
Less than 6 months agoEE
Heather made me feel comfortable from the very first minute we talked. She really took the time to understand what I was going through and never made me feel rushed. She helped me slow down, step back, and see things more clearly, and gave me tools I could actually use in everyday life.
She’s kind, patient, and easy to talk to, and I always felt heard and supported in our sessions. I’ve come away with a much better understanding of myself and how to handle things when life gets tough. I’m really grateful for the impact she’s had on me and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for a great therapist.
Less than 6 months agoKC
Heather is both professional and genuinely easy to connect with, I highly recommend her. She creates a warm, judgment-free space where you feel truly heard, and I appreciate her thoughtful, personalized guidance. I always felt supported and understood. Her compassion and empathy made it easy for me to feel comfortable taking meaningful steps toward positive change.
Less than 6 months agoBE
Heather is such a great sense of calm and compassion for me when feeling overwhelmed with motherhood and family concerns. She is an excellent listener and truly made me feel heard. I appreciated having a safe space to share my feelings and also feel validated.
Less than 6 months agoLG
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Is Heather Chandler accepting new patients?
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Does Heather Chandler accept my insurance?
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What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Chandler?
Heather Chandler frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Chandler on their profile.
What languages does Heather Chandler speak?
Heather Chandler speaks English.
How do patients rate Heather Chandler in reviews?
11 patients have reviewed Heather Chandler. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.