Heather Shotwell

Heather Shotwell is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience helping people through hard seasons. She works with individuals who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and trouble with self-esteem. Heather aims to create a calm space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and figure out next steps.

She also supports people facing caregiver stress, postpartum struggles, and problems that come up in blended families. End-of-life concerns and hospice and end-of-life counseling are also part of her experience. Heather helps clients handle grief, isolation, and relationship tensions in ways that fit their life.

Her style centers on steady listening and practical collaboration. She meets people where they are and focuses on small, doable changes rather than quick fixes. Sessions involve talking through emotions, testing new behaviors, and making plans that feel workable.

Heather draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide each plan of care. She adapts methods to the issue at hand and to each person's goals. Over nearly two decades she has worked with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

Heather practices in Utah and conducts work in English. She is listed as LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on availability.

Evidence-based approaches and how they fit online

Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and clear goals. One approach emphasizes talking through thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood; it helps people change patterns that keep them stuck. Another method concentrates on coping skills for stress and caregiver strain, teaching short practices to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Heather collaborates with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together so it fits the client’s life.

If you are considering online work, confirm the session options before booking since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and let people join from wherever they already are. It can also allow for brief, focused check-ins when time is limited and reduce the need to arrange childcare or long commutes. Licensed professionals, including therapists, often use these benefits to help people stay consistent with care while working toward their goals.