Therapist in Athens, Georgia Heather White-McClane, Therapist

Heather White-McClane helps adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Georgia build emotional stability, strengthen relationships, and regain a sense of balance through compassionate, results-driven therapy. At LifeStance Health, she provides a supportive and structured environment where clients can safely explore challenges and develop practical strategies for lasting mental wellness.Heather specializes in depression, anxiety, and couples’ issues, offering evidence-based care tailored to each individual or family system. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and couples/marital counseling to help clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors while improving communication and coping skills. In addition to these areas, she offers support for a broad range of concerns including trauma, sleep challenges, and life transitions. Heather is deeply committed to helping clients navigate complex emotional experiences and build resilience in the face of change. She creates a nonjudgmental space where individuals feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected can rediscover clarity and purpose. Her approach emphasizes consistency, skill-building, and empowerment, helping clients move forward with confidence and stability in their daily lives. She has experience working with diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ individuals, first responders, and military members, and understands the unique pressures and experiences that may impact mental health within these communities. Outside of her clinical work, Heather enjoys gardening, cooking for her family as an expression of care, and collaborating with her son on building guitars. She values creativity, connection, and time spent nurturing both her family and personal interests. Heather White-McClane is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality mental health care throughout Georgia.