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Heather Showen

Heather Showen

LICSW, LISW

West Virginia

Compassionate, practical therapy for change

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At a glance

Credentials
LICSW, LISW
License
LISW, Ohio / I.2002433-SUPV; LICSW, West Virginia / DP00945138
Experience
7 years
Languages
English
Location
West Virginia

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    • Motivation focused
    • Values based
    • Skills oriented

    About Heather

    Heather Showen is a licensed clinical social worker who brings seven years of experience to her practice in West Virginia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and those coping with major life changes. Heather approaches each person as the expert on their own story and looks for strengths to build on. Seeking help can feel hard - she aims to make that first step feel manageable and supported.

    Heather uses practical, talk-forward methods to help people notice what matters most to them and take small steps toward it. She often draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people resolve mixed feelings about change and find their own reasons to move forward. She also integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered care to help people accept difficult emotions while clarifying personal values.

    Sessions focus on clear, real-world strategies rather than jargon. Heather may introduce simple behavioral techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and emotion regulation skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy when they fit a person’s goals. Her work aims to reduce overwhelm and increase day-to-day functioning.

    Heather holds LICSW and LISW credentials and practices in West Virginia. She listens with curiosity, helps people set realistic goals, and supports steady, sustainable progress. If someone wants to explore next steps, she guides them through scheduling and what to expect in early sessions.

  2. How her approaches guide online therapy

    Heather often uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their own reasons for change and overcome mixed feelings. This approach focuses on listening, asking open questions, and building motivation from the client's values and goals.

    She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while taking steps toward what matters to them. Client-Centered Therapy is another part of her work, which emphasizes empathy, respect, and following the person's lead in sessions.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Early sessions typically involve talking about current struggles, values, and small first steps to try.

    If you prefer to pursue online sessions, please confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the background information. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow a shorter check-in on a lunch break, or remove the need to travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises from Motivational Interviewing, ACT, and client-centered work to an online setting so that progress continues even when schedules are tight.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    7+ years

    Listed in

    Ohio, West Virginia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does Heather help with?

    She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses related issues such as attachment, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and panic attacks.

    What is her therapeutic style like?

    Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She emphasizes the person's strengths and uses talk-based methods to set practical goals.

    How much clinical experience does she have?

    She has seven years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, trauma-related, and behavior-change concerns.

    What credentials and where does she practice?

    She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and practices in West Virginia with licensure also in Ohio noted in her background.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the U.S. work with her?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How much do sessions cost?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin therapy with her?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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