Heather Wheeler, LCSW, Phoenix, AZ

About Heather Wheeler

Focus areas

Therapy

Clientele seen

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Seniors (65+)

Families

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Culturally Sensitive

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Compassion Focused

Family / Marital

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Heather Wheeler

I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) offering individual, couples, and family therapy in a space designed to feel safe, honest, and human. My work is rooted in the belief that healing isn't about becoming someone new — it's about returning home to yourself, with more clarity, compassion, and steadiness than before. My work draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness — helping you make room for what's hard, reframe unhelpful patterns, reconnect with what matters, and meet each moment with a little more steadiness. During my master's degree, I completed a thesis focused on the LGBTQ+ community and the impact of religious trauma — work that continues to shape my passion for advocacy. I am committed to being an affirming, safe presence for LGBTQ+ clients, and to walking alongside anyone navigating the wounds that can come from faith communities. Beyond the modalities, I'm just a human who finds real passion in being present with other humans — walking alongside you on your journey toward personal peace. Whether you arrive carrying anxiety, grief, relational pain, or simply a sense that something needs to shift — you are welcome here. We'll move at your pace.

What should a new client know about working with you?

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, attachment-based, and somatic approaches — tailored to who you are and what you're carrying. Sessions are warm and unhurried, a space where you can be fully yourself. Therapy is a partnership. The effort you bring into the room — the honesty, the willingness to sit with what's hard, the courage to keep showing up — I will match every step of the way. I am committed to making sure you walk away from each session having gotten as much out of it as you want and need. Whether that means going deep, slowing down, sitting in something uncomfortable, or building a concrete plan — your time, your investment, and your trust will never be taken lightly.

In-network insurances

Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Oak & Wave Counseling

3101 N Central Ave, #174, Phoenix, AZ 85012

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Education and background

Practice names

Oak & Wave Counseling

Education and training

Arizona State University Downtown Phoenix Campus, Master's in Social Work

Professional memberships

National Association of Social Workers

Awards and publications

Health Care Hero’s 2025 - Phoenix Magazine

NPI number

1104331917

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Heather Wheeler?

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Is Heather Wheeler accepting new patients?

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Does Heather Wheeler accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Heather Wheeler online?

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What practice does Heather Wheeler work with?

Heather Wheeler works with Oak & Wave Counseling.

Where is Heather Wheeler's office located?

Heather Wheeler's office is located at 3101 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85012.

What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Wheeler?

Heather Wheeler frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Wheeler on their profile.