Heather Ross
LCSW
Calm, practical support for strong emotions
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- Anger and emotion skills
- Trauma aware care
- Practical coping tools
About Heather
Heather has worked across inpatient settings, child protection services, foster care, domestic violence shelters, and in-home supports for people with disabilities. That background informs how she approaches complex situations like addiction, trauma, grief, and mood concerns. She also supports people dealing with anxiety, ADHD, body image and disordered eating, and LGBTQIA-related issues.
Her approach centers on the person in front of her. Heather uses methods such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness therapy, and motivational interviewing to match practical strategies with each person’s goals. Sessions often focus on learning skills for emotion regulation, changing unhelpful patterns, and improving communication.
She aims to help people reconnect with their own inner wisdom while offering steady support and real feedback. Heather emphasizes presence and compassion, and she works with clients to set clear, achievable steps between sessions. People who want straightforward help with coping skills and clearer thinking often find this style useful.
Heather works from Utah and conducts sessions in English. If a reader wants to start, they should use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule a session.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding your experience and supporting your choices. It’s about listening closely, reflecting what matters to you, and working together to set goals and priorities.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking and build healthier behaviors, which can help with anger, anxiety, and mood problems.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It offers step-by-step skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships.
Finding the right approach usually takes collaboration. Heather will help figure out which methods fit best based on your needs, goals, and preferences. Expect to try strategies, see what helps, and adjust the plan as you go.
Many people find online therapy fits into busy schedules and day-to-day life. It can make it easier to attend sessions from work breaks or between family responsibilities, and it removes travel time. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking to know how sessions are delivered. The focus is on making therapy practical and usable for everyday life while working toward clearer thinking and better emotional control.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Utah
- Experience
- 7+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Utah)
- LCSW · No. 7265431-3501
- NPI
- 1053207647
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She helps people with anger along with addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep and eating issues, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are grounded in a person-centered approach with practical skills from CBT and DBT. Heather emphasizes presence, compassion, and collaborative goal-setting.
What kind of clinical background does she have?
Heather has seven years of clinical work and a total of twelve years in mental health roles including inpatient care, child protection, foster care, domestic violence shelters, and in-home supports.
Which credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not working with international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or online formats are available.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.