Heather Shaver, LCSW
Licensed in Florida · 20 years in practice
Heather Shaver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, Florida
- SW12749 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1619327327 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
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About Heather
Heather Shaver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, career questions, and major life changes. She offers practical guidance for codependency, communication problems, commitment concerns, and issues related to domestic violence and sexual assault.
Her approach also includes support for hospice and end-of-life concerns and caregiving strain. She trained in psychology and social work and has practiced for two decades in Florida.
Background and approach
Early in her career she worked as a victim advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. That work shaped how she responds in crisis and how she supports people facing intense life events. Over the years she has worked in residential substance-abuse treatment, juvenile justice settings, hospice and home health, and independent practice.
She currently directs mental health services for chronically ill adults, bringing clinical experience from those varied roles into therapy sessions. Heather uses straightforward methods that match the person’s needs. She begins where a client is, builds trust, and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions.
Therapy sessions often include goal-setting, problem-solving, and skills practice to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Her mix of approaches includes cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, solution-focused techniques, and trauma-informed work. These are used in ways that fit each person’s rhythm and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Heather lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Phobias
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
Approaches Heather names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Approaches to online healing and practical skills
Heather commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness therapy in her online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns, then testing and changing them with practical exercises that can reduce anxiety, depression, and impulsive behaviors. Mindfulness therapy trains simple attention and breathing practices to help people notice stress and respond with more calm and focus, which is useful for anxiety, trauma symptoms, and sleep problems.She also draws on motivational interviewing when change feels hard. That approach uses open questions and reflective listening to help people find their own reasons for change and build on their strengths. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and skills demonstration. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when someone prefers shorter written exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, and travel routines while keeping treatment focused and practical.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Heather help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleeping issues, self-esteem, career changes, and coping with life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and practical. She focuses on building trust, setting clear goals, and using tools clients can practice between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working in settings such as victim advocacy, residential treatment, hospice, home health, and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential LCSW and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Heather offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as formats for therapy.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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