McMahon Heather, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

McMahon Heather

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC)

Accepting clients
Updated 14 days ago
25 years in practice

Therapy for people who look fine on the outside but feel fried on the inside.

Helping high-achievers under pressure. I work with people who juggle long hours, self-doubt, stress, and the “I should be able to handle this myself” mindset. If imposter syndrome, sleepless nights, or perfectionism are running the show, I’m here to help you get unstuck. We will tackle toxic work dynamics, time-management chaos, boundary-setting, relationship issues and the guilt or avoidance that stress often leaves behind. My goal is to help you find direction, feel more grounded, and get your energy back for the things that matter. I’m straightforward, action-oriented, and believe progress beats pep talks. We’ll tackle the messy stuff— school overload, burnout, toxic work dynamics, time-management chaos—with practical tools, humor when you need it, and steps that help you feel better fast. I only work with individuals (not couples) over the age of 18. Offering in-person and secure virtual therapy in North Carolina (and several other states)—so you can start from your couch (yes, sweatpants count as work-ready attire).

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteLGBTQIA+ ally

Practice hours (EDT)

Sun
closed
Mon
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Tue
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Wed
12:00 pm 3:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 3:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 12:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Athletic Performance
  • Athletic/Sports performance
  • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body Image
  • Bullying
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Chronic Illness/Pain
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Injury, rehab and return to sport
  • Insomnia
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Loneliness/Isolation
  • Medication Concerns
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Peer Difficulties
  • Perfectionism
  • Performance Anxiety
  • Personal Growth
  • Phobia
  • Physical Stress
  • Polyamorous relationship
  • Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • School Concerns
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Sexual Concerns
  • Sexual Identity
  • Sleep Concerns
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual/Religious Concerns
  • Trichotillomania (hair pulling)
  • Women's Issues
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Athletes

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Assessment/Evaluation
  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Academic Coaching
  • Coaching
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Faith-Based Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Brief Psychotherapy

Location

  • Office Building

    338 Holly Hill LaneBurlington, NC 27215

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

Remote options

  • Video

Payment options

Insurance

In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies

  • Aetna – Georgia
  • Aetna – North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield – North Carolina
  • Cigna – Massachusetts
  • Cigna – North Carolina
  • Cigna – Ohio
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health – Massachusetts
  • Multiplan – Connecticut
  • Multiplan – Ohio
  • Optum – Georgia
  • Optum – Massachusetts
  • Optum – North Carolina
  • Optum – Ohio
  • Oscar – Ohio
  • Oxford Health Plan – Connecticut
  • Oxford Health Plan – North Carolina
  • UMR – North Carolina
  • United HealthCare – Ohio
  • United HealthCare – North Carolina
  • In-network insurance
  • Out-of-pocket
  • Out-of-network insurance
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Sliding scale
  • I offer a free consultation

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LCMHC

    11396, North Carolina

  • LPC

    010001, Georgia

  • LMHC

    10004891, Massachusetts

  • LPC

    008328, Connecticut

  • LPC

    E.2404436, Ohio

Certificates

  • Board Certified Telemental Health Provider

    NBCC

Education

  • University of Georgia

    MEd (Master of Education), 1999

    Guidance and Counseling

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