Heather Showen, LICSW, LISW

Heather Showen is a licensed social worker with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and life changes. Heather encourages clients to use their own strengths as the basis for change and offers steady support during difficult transitions.

Her practice centers on collaborative, practical therapy. Sessions focus on clear goals, skills you can use between visits, and making everyday challenges more manageable. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel direct and useful rather than overwhelming.

Heather draws on several evidence-informed approaches to tailor work to each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people live by their values, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, and Client-Centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on what matters to the client. She also works with Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma when appropriate.

Her additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, attachment and abandonment concerns, communication problems, grief from divorce or separation, and issues around guilt, shame, and forgiveness. Heather also supports people dealing with impulsivity, panic, and post-traumatic stress.

Heather holds a LICSW in West Virginia and an LISW in Ohio. She offers services in English and practices from West Virginia. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small steps that align with those values. It can be useful for stress, anxiety, chronic illness, and finding direction during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood concerns. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is a trauma-informed method that can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and their impact on daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She listens to what is working and adjusts techniques so sessions stay relevant and practical for the individual.

Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, as formats are set by the therapist. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to skills practice or talking-based sessions that translate well online, while other trauma-focused work may involve different pacing. Discuss preferences and scheduling when you begin so sessions match everyday life and treatment goals.