Licensed clinical social worker recordNevada
Heather Thorson, LCSW
Nevada
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Nevada
- LCSW, licence 7740-C
- NPI
- 1235418781
- Experience
- 9 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Nevada
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 methods
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness practices
About Heather
Heather Thorson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Nevada with nine years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, coaching, LGBT concerns, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Heather aims to help people manage everyday pressures and feel more steady in day-to-day life.
She works in a straightforward, problem-solving way. Sessions often focus on what is happening now and on practical steps to make change. Heather uses cognitive behavioral tools to spot patterns in thinking and behavior. She also draws on solution-focused techniques to set clear, achievable goals.
Mindfulness and grounding practices are woven into sessions to help with emotional regulation and present-moment awareness. Those practices are taught as simple skills that can be used between meetings. Heather emphasizes small, repeatable actions that build confidence and reduce overwhelm.
She also supports work around forgiveness, guilt and shame, mood concerns, narcissism, self-love, and women’s issues. Conversations are direct and aimed at helping people clarify values, set boundaries, and improve decision making. Heather helps clients translate insights into concrete steps.
Heather serves people in Nevada and works with the practical realities of work, family, and health. She brings experience supervising social work interns and understands the demands of both clients and developing clinicians. To start, she asks a few questions to clarify goals and how therapy might fit into daily life.
BHow sessions work
How Heather uses practical approaches in remote sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client’s own priorities lead the work. It helps people clarify values, identify strengths, and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and introduces concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, and confidence-building.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather will review goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. That process is collaborative and aimed at matching tools to a person’s life and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let people practice skills in everyday contexts and bring real-life situations into conversation without promising any particular format.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and LGBT concerns. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, guilt and shame, mood disorders, narcissism, self-love, and women’s issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods alongside mindfulness and grounding skills. Sessions emphasize actionable steps and skills to use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has nine years of clinical experience working with the concerns listed and also serves as an approved clinical supervisor for interns pursuing licensure.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Nevada.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers