- CBT
- ACT
- EMDR
About Heather
Heather Showen is a LICSW and LISW with seven years of clinical experience in Ohio and West Virginia. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Heather frames clients as the experts on their own stories and focuses on practical steps they can try between sessions.
Heather uses a mix of practical therapies to address pressing problems. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns that keep them stuck and try new behaviors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify what matters most and build actions that align with those values. She also uses Client-Centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to each person.
In sessions Heather talks through current struggles and breaks them into manageable tasks. She helps people practice new skills, such as grounding for panic or strategies for handling cravings. Sessions are straightforward and focused on what the person wants to change rather than lots of jargon.
She has worked across concerns tied to attachment, abandonment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and communication problems. Heather also supports people facing divorce, guilt and shame, midlife questions, panic attacks, and symptoms following trauma.
People who prefer clear, step-by-step work often find this approach useful. Heather asks about daily routines, stress patterns, and what small changes might fit someone’s life. The goal is to move toward observable changes that make daily life more manageable.
How Heather uses therapy approaches online
Heather often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice which thoughts and behaviors feed anxiety or low mood, then practices small changes to break those cycles. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify personal values and build actions that matter, which can help when social anxiety or avoidance feels limiting. She also works from a client-centered stance, providing focused listening and reflections to help people make sense of their current struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather treats approach selection as a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about goals and preferences and try methods that fit their needs, checking in and adjusting as work progresses.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also help people practice skills in situations they actually face, such as preparing for social events or rehearsing conversations. If you want to know whether video, phone, or other formats are possible, ask when you schedule your first session.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Ohio, West Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include panic attacks, attachment and abandonment concerns, and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
She combines practical methods such as CBT and ACT with a client-centered listening approach. Sessions focus on clear steps and skill practice rather than long lectures.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional work experience in clinical settings. That background includes work with trauma-related symptoms and addiction concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in West Virginia and Ohio. Her practice is based in West Virginia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients. Work is provided to people within the licensure region.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how meetings are held.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for exact pricing for your area.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through that process.