- Anxiety management
- Postpartum support
- Caregiver stress
About Heather
Heather Shotwell is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah with 18 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem. She also supports those working through life purpose questions after changes in work, relationships, or health.
She often sees people dealing with family tensions, blended family issues, and communication problems. Caregivers and parents with postpartum challenges turn to her for help managing overwhelm and role changes. She also works with those coping with loneliness, social anxiety, guilt, shame, and mood difficulties.
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people sort thoughts and behaviors. In sessions she listens, asks clear questions, and helps clients try practical steps to reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Sessions focus on concrete skills and problem solving alongside space to process emotions.
People work with her to clarify priorities, test small changes, and make decisions that fit their life circumstances. She pays attention to how relationship patterns, control issues, and past losses shape current choices. Her work includes end-of-life and hospice-related concerns when those issues are present.
Sessions are aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes. She encourages realistic steps toward clearer direction and better coping. To begin, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details before booking.
How evidence-based methods inform online sessions
Many clients benefit from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Cognitive approaches help identify patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety and low mood, and teach practical skills to test and change those thoughts. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, repeatable actions that reduce avoidance and increase engagement in meaningful activities.Skills-based problem solving is another common component. This approach breaks large problems into manageable steps, helps prioritize what to try first, and supports tracking progress. It is often useful for people coping with caregiving stress, workplace pressure, or life transitions where clear actions make a difference.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose approaches that match goals, preferences, and the specific challenges they bring. That process includes checking what helps and adjusting plans as needed.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography did not list formats. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a lunch break, or remove travel time. If you need clarification about sessions, ask about current options when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues like family conflict, loneliness, and life purpose questions.
How would she approach someone who feels stuck?
She uses evidence-based techniques and practical problem solving to help people name stressors, test small changes, and build coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
Heather has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, caregiver stress, and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Utah.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.