- Strengths-based care
- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed approach
About Heather
Heather Showen is a licensed clinical social worker in West Virginia and Ohio. She brings seven years of professional experience supporting people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. Heather emphasizes a respectful, down-to-earth style and believes each person knows their own story best.
She works with clients who are navigating life changes, caregiving strain, chronic illness or pain, and challenges around attachment and abandonment. Men's wellbeing is one area she lists among her focuses, alongside issues like impulsivity, mood disorders, and panic attacks. Her approach aims to connect everyday concerns with practical strategies people can use between sessions.
Heather uses a mix of proven approaches to match a person's needs. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, dialectical behavior strategies, and EMDR for trauma work. Sessions usually focus on identifying clear goals, building coping skills, and practicing small changes that add up over time.
She encourages people to notice strengths they already have and to take steady steps toward what matters to them. Heather describes the first step of reaching out as an act of courage and offers steady support through the process of change. Her tone is straightforward and hopeful, aiming to make therapy feel manageable and useful.
To begin, clients follow an intake process to match with her and schedule sessions according to availability.
How Heather’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and take action toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings show up. It can help with anxiety, stress, and life changes by encouraging practical steps rather than trying to eliminate discomfort. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice small behavior changes to reduce symptoms of depression, panic, and mood problems. It often uses exercises and homework to build new habits and coping skills. EMDR is used for trauma and involves a structured process to reduce the distress tied to past memories and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather works with clients to identify goals and tries methods that fit their needs and preferences. If one way of working isn't helping, she and the client can adjust the plan and try different techniques together.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, remove travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use therapists from their state without changing their routine. Talk with the therapist or service about which session types are offered and what will best fit your schedule and daily life.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Ohio, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Heather commonly address?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression, plus related concerns like panic attacks, mood disorders, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and person-focused, combining listening with skills practice. Sessions emphasize clear goals and small, usable steps between appointments.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Heather has seven years of professional practice experience supporting people with mental health and addiction concerns and trauma recovery.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in West Virginia and Ohio. Her practice is based in West Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking to know whether sessions are online, phone, or in person.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.