Licensed clinical social worker recordUtah
Heather Shotwell, LCSW
Utah
Licensed clinical social worker - mood and stress concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 6855867-3501
- NPI
- 1669756458
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
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
- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and mood
- Caregiver support
About Heather
Heather Shotwell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah with 18 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns and helps people manage day-to-day pressures and longer-term mood issues.
She supports people dealing with communication problems and family problems. She helps those facing social anxiety, isolation, and difficulty with commitment or control. She also works with caregivers coping with stress and with individuals navigating grief, hospice, and end-of-life issues.
Parents with postpartum depression and young adults adjusting to life transitions seek her out for practical strategies. She works with people in blended family situations and those struggling with guilt, shame, or a sense of emptiness. Her practice addresses workplace stress and the effects of disasters, both natural and human-caused.
Sessions focus on clear goals and concrete steps. Heather listens, asks questions, and helps people try specific ways to handle problems between sessions. She aims to help clients notice small changes that add up over time.
Her years of experience shape a straightforward approach to problem solving. People who want to talk through practical relationship, mood, or life-purpose concerns can expect focused conversations about what to do next.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address mood and relationship concerns. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing different ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. Another approach emphasizes practical coping skills for stress, like grounding, activity planning, and step-by-step problem solving to manage overwhelm and everyday demands.Choosing the right approach happens together. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, what has helped or not helped in the past, and preferences for how to work. Together they decide which techniques to try first and adjust the plan as progress is seen or priorities change.
Session format details are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or avoiding camera use when that feels better. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and tools to what fits a client's schedule and day-to-day obligations.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem concerns, plus related issues like family problems, communication difficulties, and grief.
How does she approach therapy?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented. She listens, asks questions, and helps clients try concrete steps to manage problems between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience working with people on mood and relationship concerns.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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