Heather Batten, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through Octave
At a glance
Heather is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, Octave.
- Great news, Heather is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in New Jersey
More about Heather
- 18 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW
I’ve spent my whole life in search of an understanding of myself, other people, and the systems around me. When I connected feelings in my body to past trauma, my past, and the past of my culture and its systems, I could make life-changing shifts. I have studied biology, religion, psychology, energy medicine, shamanic healing, holistic healing, and natural health. Healing comes by creating connections across all these systems in all time and space.
While studying family systems theory, I’ve found explanations for the unhealthy patterns in my own family. I’ve often felt alone, misunderstood, and stuck in life. When I saw that systems were falling short of their mission I got involved in community organizing and activism. Community organizing is the process of building power through relationships. It is a way of making change involving bringing people together to understand problems, develop solutions, and influence structural change. I’ve always been inspired by the civil rights movement and how the power of the people and love can bring forth much more powerful change than any one leader. We can unknowingly surrender that power to others or systems. Community organizing helps us find that power within again. The principles of community organizing also apply to my work as a therapist as I work to bring forth the sovereign power that is the birthright of each human.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Licenses
Heather Batten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639376718.
- LCSW · New Jersey · 44SC05326400 · Renews August 2026
About online therapy
- Affordable.
- Get high-quality therapy without the high price. Clients pay an average of $28 per session with in-network insurance.
- Convenient.
- Schedule sessions that fit your life, not the other way around.
- Available now.
- No long waitlists. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start therapy as soon as your benefits are confirmed.
Octave makes evidence-based therapy easier to access and easier to afford. Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, depression, stress, relationships, or life transitions, Octave connects you to thoroughly vetted therapists that can meet on your schedule, take insurance, and care about helping you find clarity.
It works: 74% of Octave clients see meaningful improvement with their depression and anxiety symptoms in three months, and outcomes consistently exceed national averages.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Heather Batten offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Heather Batten works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Heather Batten speak?
Heather Batten speaks English.
How many years of experience does Heather Batten have?
Heather Batten has 18 years of experience.
Where is Heather Batten licensed to practice?
Heather Batten is licensed to practice in New Jersey.
Does Heather Batten accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Heather Batten does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of [a major teletherapy service] experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Heather Batten offer?
Heather Batten offers clients Psychodynamic Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
How can I communicate with Heather Batten?
Heather Batten can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Heather Batten?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
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