Heather Shaver, LCSW

Heather Shaver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 20 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, and relationship or family concerns. Her work also includes support for eating and sleeping issues, self-esteem struggles, career stress, and coping with big life changes.

Heather began her career as a victim advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors after completing a Master of Social Work (MSW) at the University of Central Florida. That early work shaped how she responds to crisis and supports people through painful events. She later worked in residential substance-abuse programs, hospice care, home health, and private practice.

Over time she moved into leadership roles and now serves as Director of Mental Health Services, focusing on chronically ill adults. Her background includes both hands-on clinical care and program-level coordination, which she uses to inform treatment choices.

Heather uses straightforward methods and begins by meeting people where they are. She places a high value on building rapport and on earning trust before moving into strategies. In sessions she blends practical skills with listening and real-world problem solving.

Her approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused work, and trauma-focused methods. Heather aims to help people identify small, realistic steps they can take to feel more capable and steady in day-to-day life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test them against everyday evidence. CBT often includes simple exercises to try between sessions to build new habits and reduce distress. She also uses Mindfulness Therapy, which teaches basic attention and breathing skills to help people feel less overwhelmed and more grounded in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Heather begins by listening to goals and needs, then discusses which methods might fit best. She adjusts techniques as work progresses so the plan stays useful and realistic for each person.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in when warranted, or avoid travel time. It also lets people practice skills in their usual routines, then bring observations back to sessions for discussion.