- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Caregiver support
About Heather
Heather Shotwell is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping people through hard seasons. She focuses on depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem concerns. Heather aims to build a calm, practical space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and find clearer next steps.
Heather has worked with parents facing postpartum challenges and caregivers under prolonged strain. She also supports people dealing with grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and loneliness. Those facing social anxiety, communication problems, or trouble balancing blended family roles will find straightforward, experience-based help.
Her style emphasizes listening and collaboration. Sessions focus on understanding the problem, trying practical ways to cope, and adjusting strategies as progress is made. Heather avoids jargon and uses everyday language so clients can apply ideas between meetings.
She also helps people manage the fallout from disasters, whether natural or human-caused, by focusing on immediate coping, reducing overwhelm, and rebuilding routines. Her work often includes clarifying values, improving communication, and restoring a sense of direction after disruption.
Heather practices in Utah and offers services in English. She draws on almost two decades of clinical experience to help people find balance, regain confidence, and move toward meaningful changes in daily life.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, practical work. One common approach she uses emphasizes identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. This approach helps people spot patterns that increase stress and then practice small, manageable changes.Another approach centers on problem-solving and skills for managing daily strain. It teaches concrete tools for pacing responsibilities, improving communication, and reducing caregiver burnout. These skills are useful after disruptive events, including coping with natural or human-caused disaster, when routines and supports may be shaken.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Heather will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan over time. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most helpful and realistic for day-to-day life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also support continuity of care after major disruptions by keeping regular appointments more achievable.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She works with depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem issues, plus related problems like communication difficulties, social anxiety, and mood disorders.
What is Heather's therapy style like?
Her approach is collaborative and plainspoken. She listens without judgment and helps people try practical coping strategies between sessions.
How much clinical experience does Heather have?
She brings 18 years of clinical experience supporting people through life transitions, grief, caregiving stress, and postpartum challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for Heather?
She is a LCSW, which means Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Utah.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heather?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.