Therapist in Charlotte, North Carolina,
Heather McDowell, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Heather McDowell, LCMHC, LCAS, CCS
Heather graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlote in 2003 with a Master of Arts in counseling with a concentration in community counseling. She graduated from Winston-Salem State University in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Heather is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist, and a Certified Clinical Supervisor. Heather has worked in the human services field since 2000 previously having worked in the school, home, community mental health, private practice, hospital and residential treatment settings with a variety of client populations. Heather uses cognitive behavioral, solution focused, and mindfulness approaches while working with clients. Heather believes in empowering clients to reach their full potential by assisting them with rediscovering their natural strengths. In addition to being a dually licensed therapist, Heather is also a 200hr registered yoga teacher and she enjoys teaching and practicing yoga and learning about yogic philosophy. She also enjoys learning about health and wellness, working out, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Midlife Transitions
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Alliance Health Medicaid
- Amerihealth Caritas
- BCBS
- Carolina Behavioral Health
- Carolina Complete Health
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medcost
- North Carolina Health Medicaid
- Optum
- Partners
- Vaya
- Wellcare
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
Populations
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Heather McDowell. You can also call 704-360-3637 to have someone assist you.
Heather McDowell generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 704-360-3637 to find out Heather McDowell's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Heather McDowell:
- Aetna
- Alliance Health Medicaid
- Amerihealth Caritas
- BCBS
- Carolina Behavioral Health
- Carolina Complete Health
- Cigna
- ComPsych
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medcost
- North Carolina Health Medicaid
- Optum
- Partners
- Vaya
- Wellcare
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 704-360-3637 to see how we can help.
Heather McDowell is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Heather McDowell works at:
Yes, Heather McDowell does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Heather McDowell is currently offering In-office visits.