- blended family issues
- caregiver stress
- postpartum support
About Heather
Heather Shotwell is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) in Utah with 18 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, and self-esteem struggles. She also helps those dealing with blended family issues, caregiver stress, postpartum concerns, grief, and relationship communication problems.
Heather focuses on straightforward, practical talk. Sessions are a place to sort a problem into steps and try out small changes. She pays attention to how everyday routines, family roles, and expectations affect mood and behavior.
Her background includes nearly two decades of work with adults navigating life transitions and loss. That experience informs how she supports people through end-of-life conversations and hospice-related stress. She has particular experience supporting parents after childbirth and caregivers carrying ongoing responsibilities.
In sessions she looks at patterns that keep problems going. She helps people notice unhelpful thinking, test different ways of communicating, and build coping strategies for stress and anxiety. Conversations often include practical tools to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
Heather aims for clear, manageable steps rather than long lists of tasks. She guides clients through setting priorities and practicing new responses. For someone adjusting to a blended household, she offers steady, pragmatic support focused on what can change now.
Approaches used in online sessions
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach is cognitive work to notice and shift unhelpful thoughts that feed anxiety and low mood. This helps people reduce worry and make clearer decisions.Another frequent focus is skills-based work for stress and communication. That can include learning different ways to express needs, set boundaries, and manage overwhelm in everyday life. These kinds of tools are often useful for people in blended households and caregivers juggling many roles.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Heather will talk with clients about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. She checks in regularly to see what helps and adjusts the plan as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Therapists can also adapt session length and focus to match a client's everyday demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues, plus blended family matters and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative. She focuses on identifying patterns, testing new skills, and building concrete coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 18 years of clinical experience working with adults on life transitions, grief, and family-related stress.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.