Heather Showen, LICSW, LISW
Ohio · 7 years in practice
Heather Showen is a licensed social worker practicing in West Virginia.
License and registration
- LISW, Ohio
- I.2002433-SUPV · expires November 2026
- LICSW, West Virginia
- DP00945138 · expires September 2027
- NPI
- 1003399296 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 7
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Heather
Heather Showen is a licensed social worker practicing in West Virginia. She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and has seven years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and depression. Heather aims to meet people where they are and build on their strengths to help them move forward.
Heather uses practical, straightforward methods in sessions. She listens carefully and helps people name what is hardest for them. Together with each person she picks strategies that fit their life and goals.
Background and approach
Her work includes addressing concerns such as panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, mood disorders, and the emotional fallout from separation or loss. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver strain, feelings of abandonment, and difficulty with communication or forgiveness. Therapeutic tools she draws on include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, client-centered approaches, and EMDR.
These are used to reduce distress, improve coping, and build more helpful daily habits. Sessions focus on clear skills and steady progress. Heather encourages realistic steps, honest conversation, and practical ways to manage symptoms between sessions.
She helps people find meaning and direction when life feels overwhelming.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Heather lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
Approaches Heather names
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How EMDR and other approaches work online
Heather uses EMDR to help people process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of painful reactions, often alongside talk-based work to make those changes stick. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values, which can ease anxiety and improve day-to-day functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms like panic, depression, and avoidance.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and what feels comfortable, then recommend methods and adjust them as progress is made. Clients can expect a mix of skills practice, emotional processing, and goal-setting tailored to their situation.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and exercises that benefit from seeing expressions. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, coping prompts, and ongoing contact between calls, offering flexibility for busy schedules.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Heather address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes as primary concerns.
What is Heather's therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and straightforward, focusing on listening, building on strengths, and teaching practical coping skills.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LICSW and LISW credentials and practices in West Virginia with licensure noted in WV and OH.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with Heather?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to start, select the Start Therapy button, complete the matching questionnaire, and schedule.
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