Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Heather Shaver, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - trauma and mood concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW12749
- NPI
- 1619327327
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Heather supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT
- Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing
About Heather
Heather Shaver is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 20 years of practice. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleep problems, low self-esteem, career pressures, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, and women's issues.
Heather trained in psychology and social work and began her career as a victim advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. That early work shaped her approach to crisis and trauma. She has worked in juvenile justice residential substance abuse settings, hospice care, home health, private practice, and currently directs mental health services for chronically ill adults.
Her sessions are practical and down-to-earth. She uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In sessions she listens to what someone is dealing with now, then focuses on concrete steps that address those problems.
Heather emphasizes building rapport and trust before moving into specific techniques. Sessions can include skills practice, problem-solving, and short-term coaching around life changes or career stress. She works at a pace set by the person seeking help.
Her background includes inpatient and community settings and administrative leadership in mental health services. That mix informs how she balances immediate coping strategies with longer-term planning. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
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Approaches used in remote sessions and what they do
Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in work with stress and mood concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through practical exercises and homework, which helps with anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, useful for stress, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their goals and resolve mixed feelings about change. That approach uses short conversations to increase motivation and plan small steps forward. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together; she will discuss options and match approaches to a person’s goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, allow quicker check-ins during a workday, and let clients use video or phone options when those suit their needs. The focus is on practical ways to use therapy in everyday life rather than on lengthy explanations.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and family concerns, eating and sleep issues, self-esteem, career stress, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She starts where the client is and focuses on building rapport and trust. Sessions emphasize practical steps, skills practice, and problem-solving.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience working in victim advocacy, juvenile justice residential substance abuse, hospice and home health, private practice, and mental health program leadership.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers