Heather Erbland, LCSW

Biography

"Heather Erbland is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over 18 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, life transitions, chronic pain, and suicidal ideation. She takes a holistic approach, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness, deep breathing, and relaxation techniques to support overall well-being.

With experience in outpatient clinics treating complex mental health conditions, Heather is passionate about working with veterans, individuals with chronic illness, and survivors of trauma. She emphasizes the connection between mental and physical health, helping clients build healthier, more meaningful lives.

In her free time, Heather enjoys hiking in the Adirondacks, spending time with her husband, and caring for her indoor and stray cats."

Brightside offerings

Therapy

Clinical Focus Areas

Bipolar Disorder Depression Psychosis Suicidal Ideation

Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

Asian and Pacific Islander Diasporic Cultures Caribbean Cultures Christianity Deaf People and Culture East African Cultures Eastern European Cultures Jewish Culture Western European Cultures

Community & allyship

Chronic Illness Men's Mental Health People with Disabilities Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Veterans

States served

New York

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Allwell By Wellcare Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Blue Shield of California Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Detroit Diesel (Carelon) Felra and UFCW Health and Welfare Fund (Carelon) GEHA Healthscopes Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Western New York Imperial County Schools (Carelon) Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan Medica Meritain Health