Heather Harris, LCSW

Heather Harris is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and life transitions. She explains the first step simply and kindly, and aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful for people who are ready to talk.

Heather brings 14 years of clinical experience focused on Veteran and Armed Forces issues and related concerns. Her background includes outpatient behavioral work treating mood disorders and post-traumatic stress. She also has extensive experience with survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.

In sessions she uses practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. Those methods are used to build day-to-day skills, change unhelpful thoughts and patterns, and clarify personal values that guide recovery. Heather works with each person to pick techniques that fit their life and goals.

Clients can expect a direct and compassionate style. Heather emphasizes clear goals and step-by-step plans rather than abstract talk. She values honesty and aims to create a space where people can name what matters and try new ways of coping.

Heather earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver. She holds a Texas LCSW and practices with the perspective gained from many years in clinical settings supporting people through trauma, grief, and adjustment.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Heather commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking actions that match those values, which can help when life changes or values feel unclear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior to develop practical skills for reducing anxiety and improving mood.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed.

Confirm the available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the provided biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written or verbal tools between sessions to practice skills learned in therapy. If you want to know which session formats are offered, please check current options when you schedule.