- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Solution-focused work
About Heather
Heather Thorson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Nevada with nine years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and major life changes. Heather also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, mood disorders, narcissism, self-love, and women's issues.
Heather begins from the view that each person knows important things about their own life. She helps people notice strengths and use them to manage hard moments. Sessions include practical skills like grounding and mindfulness to steady intense feelings.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means she helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and test small changes that can make daily life easier. Motivational Interviewing and client-centered practices shape the way she talks with people about goals and next steps.
Heather uses short exercises and clear, step-by-step strategies alongside reflection. Clients can expect direct conversation about what feels stuck and what might be tried differently. She also supports people wanting coaching-style help for motivation and life transitions.
Heather has been clinically licensed since 2017 and maintains her LCSW credential. She practices in Nevada and conducts sessions in English. To begin, clients use the site button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Heather’s approaches translate to online work
Heather often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts. CBT focuses on concrete steps and short experiments to see what changes help with anxiety, mood, or guilt. Mindfulness practices are used alongside CBT to teach simple grounding and attention skills that lower reactivity and help with emotional regulation.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy when people want to identify specific, achievable goals. That approach focuses on small, practical changes and on building momentum through quick wins. Heather combines these methods with client-centered conversation so goals and methods come from the client's priorities rather than a fixed plan.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which combination of CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused steps fits their needs and preferences. The collaboration helps set clear goals and adjust methods over time.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find video or phone sessions let them keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, and daily routines.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, LGBT concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional emphasis is on forgiveness, guilt and shame, mood disorders, narcissism, self-love, and women's issues.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness techniques to help examine thoughts and regulate intense feelings. The work often includes small, practical steps to test different ways of thinking and behaving.
What is her clinical background?
She has nine years of clinical experience and has been clinically licensed since November 2017. She also serves as an approved clinical supervisor for social work interns.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Nevada and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone, video, or in-person meetings are offered.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates are provided when you select your session options.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.