Heather Showen, LICSW, LISW

Heather Showen is a licensed social worker practicing in West Virginia with seven years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and depression. She approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, recognizing that each person knows their own story and brings resources that can support recovery and growth. Heather holds LICSW and LISW credentials, clinical social work licenses that reflect specialized training in assessment and therapeutic practice.

Her work addresses a wide range of concerns including coping with life changes, caregiver stress, chronic pain or illness, relationship and attachment issues, impulse control, and mood or panic symptoms. She also supports clients facing divorce, grief, guilt and shame, and questions of life purpose or midlife transition. Heather integrates evidence-informed methods to tailor care to individual needs while maintaining an empathetic, collaborative stance.

Clients can connect with Heather through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing flexibility in how therapy fits into daily life. She frames the first step toward a more fulfilling life as an act of courage and offers steady support as clients explore change, build coping skills, and work toward clearer goals.

Approach-driven care delivered online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes by teaching practical ways to move toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like depression, panic, and persistent worry. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that can help process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing emotional impact.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Heather works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore options and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations.