- Strengths-based approach
- Practical skills focus
- Client-centered support
About Heather
Heather Showen is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, down-to-earth support for people facing stress and anxiety. She holds a LICSW and a LISW and brings seven years of clinical experience to her work. Heather emphasizes each person’s strengths and helps them move toward more satisfying days. She recognizes that reaching out for help takes courage and offers steady support through that first step.
Her approach blends several well-known therapies to meet real problems. Heather uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to sort unhelpful thinking patterns and from acceptance and commitment therapy to clarify values and build committed action. She also draws on client-centered principles to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities.
Heather has worked with people coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and life transitions. She also addresses specific concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks, chronic pain and illness, attachment and abandonment issues, and caregiving stress. Sessions aim to teach practical skills while making space to process difficult emotions.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Heather helps people set small, manageable goals and practices that can fit into daily life. She encourages clients to try techniques between sessions and to notice small changes over time.
If someone wants to learn more, Heather asks prospective clients to complete the initial matching steps and schedule a session to see if her approach feels like a good fit.
Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Heather often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skill-based, which can make it easy to practice techniques between sessions and track progress over time.She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, which focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small steps toward those values. ACT is useful for coping with anxiety, stress, and ongoing challenges by building flexible responses to difficult thoughts and feelings.
Choosing the right approach is a team process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods match the client's needs, goals, and preferences, and adjust as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can help fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and making it easier to schedule during work breaks or school hours. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and can reduce the time commitment of attending in-person sessions.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like panic disorder and panic attacks.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward, focusing on practical skills, values-based action, and centering the person’s goals during sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people through anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) credential and a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) credential and practices from West Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heather?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.