Heather Showen
LICSW, LISW licensed in West Virginia and Ohio
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About
Heather Showen is a licensed clinical social worker holding LICSW and LISW credentials in West Virginia and Ohio with seven years of professional experience. She works with people navigating stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and major life transitions. Her approach recognizes the person as the expert of their own story and emphasizes drawing on existing strengths to address current challenges.
She also gives focused attention to issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver strain, chronic pain and illness, communication challenges, and the emotional impacts of divorce or separation. Heather integrates evidence-informed methods to support work on panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, mood concerns, and difficulties with impulse control and guilt or shame.
Clients seeking exploration of life purpose, midlife shifts, or concerns related to sexuality or gendered experiences will find a practitioner who lists those topics among her areas of focus. Heather frames the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process in which the client’s perspective guides the goals and pacing of care.
She also gives focused attention to issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver strain, chronic pain and illness, communication challenges, and the emotional impacts of divorce or separation. Heather integrates evidence-informed methods to support work on panic symptoms, post-traumatic stress, mood concerns, and difficulties with impulse control and guilt or shame.
Clients seeking exploration of life purpose, midlife shifts, or concerns related to sexuality or gendered experiences will find a practitioner who lists those topics among her areas of focus. Heather frames the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative process in which the client’s perspective guides the goals and pacing of care.
- Location:
- West Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 7
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression, Coping with life changes
Other areas of experience: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Sexuality
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: WV LICSW DP00945138, OH LISW I.2002433-SUPV
- NPI Number: 1003399296
- License: LISW (Ohio), LICSW (West Virginia)
Remote therapy with structured and trauma-focused techniques
Heather offers remote sessions that draw on cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, and mindfulness-oriented work. Cognitive behavioral therapy is described in accessible steps that help identify patterns of thought and behavior and then test alternative responses. EMDR is presented as a trauma-focused protocol that addresses disturbing memories through a structured series of processing tasks. Mindfulness approaches are used to cultivate present-moment awareness and to develop skills for managing stress and emotional reactivity.
These approaches are framed as collaborative tools: Heather works with each person to choose methods that fit their current needs and comfort level, adjusting pacing and focus as the relationship develops. Remote options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients and clinician can select the communication format that best supports ongoing work.
Clients can expect an emphasis on joint problem solving and skill building, with clinical choices informed by the client’s goals and the presenting concerns.
What is Heather Showen's professional background?
Heather is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and related concerns.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
She holds LICSW and LISW credentials. License details are WV LICSW DP00945138 and OH LISW I.2002433-SUPV.
Which languages does Heather speak?
This profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is Heather located?
Heather is based in West Virginia.
What communication methods are available for working together?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Can Heather work with clients outside the United States?
The profile states she is not accepting international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Heather?
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