- 18 years experience
- LCSW in Utah
- Work and wellbeing
About Heather
Heather Shotwell is an LCSW with 18 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. She meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps to feel steadier in daily life. Her manner is warm and straightforward, aimed at reducing overwhelm and improving coping.
Her background includes long-term work with people facing grief, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and the strains of caregiving. She also supports those dealing with social anxiety, isolation, and mood disorders. Heather helps people navigate family problems, blended family challenges, and communication or control issues that create tension at home or work.
She addresses life transitions and the search for meaning, including feelings of emptiness or uncertainty about life purpose. Postpartum depression and commitment or guilt-related struggles are among the specific concerns she often sees. Heather combines listening with practical tools so clients can test new ways of relating and managing stress.
In sessions she prioritizes clear goals and steady progress. Conversations are collaborative and focused on building skills to handle both everyday pressures and deeper emotional pain. Heather aims to help people find calmer routines, better communication patterns, and more clarity about next steps.
Based in Utah, she brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to workplace and wellbeing concerns. People looking for help with mood, anxiety, caregiving strain, or family-related stress can expect direct support and actionable strategies.
How Heather's Approaches Work Online and in Sessions
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and problem-solving. One common approach emphasizes learning practical coping skills for anxiety and stress - breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies that reduce overwhelm and help people stay functional in daily life. These tools are useful for work-related stress, social anxiety, and general worry.Another frequently used approach centers on processing mood and grief through structured conversations that help people name difficult feelings and make small, manageable changes in routines. This work supports people facing depression, postpartum mood changes, isolation, and end-of-life concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather collaborates with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts pace and focus based on what helps someone feel safer and more able to try new behaviors.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Ask about the available session options when you match. Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into a busy life - it can remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or be simpler when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and frequency to what works best for everyday routines.
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 stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues such as family conflict, caregiver stress, social anxiety, and postpartum depression.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is grounded in genuine connection and practical work. Sessions focus on listening, clear goals, and skills people can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Heather has 18 years of experience supporting people through grief, life transitions, workplace stress, and mood concerns.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted for remote work?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.