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Heather Shaver, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Heather is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Heather. View 33 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Heather is the best therapist I've ever had and I've been with her for years. She listens, she advises when needed and guides me towards my best self and the self that is truest to my nature. I've grown and become so much healthier over the last few years, but I continue to go to therapy because it's what keeps me so healthy and balanced!

Reviewed April 2024

Heather is so down to earth and empathetic it is very easy to open up to her. She's non judgmental and so supportive. She has helped me so much through my divorce and navigating new chapters in my life.

Reviewed November 2023

More about Heather

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am Heather Shaver, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). I earned my Bachelor of Science in Psychology form the University of Florida in 2004 and completed my Masters in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Central Florida in 2006. I was originally hired by internship in 2006 where I was a Victim Advocate for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors. Being an advocate taught me how to use my clinical experience and training to help people through crisis and trying times. I took this training and moved forward with my career. I worked with Department of Juvenile Justice in a lock down facility for residential substance abuse, hospice care, home health care, and private practice. Currently I am the Director of Mental Health Services and work with chronically ill adults.

I have a vast knowledge and wide range of treatment modalities. I always start where the client is. I believe that building a rapport and connecting with clients is the most important part of counseling. Trust is what will guide you through these process.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Compassion fatigue Addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic violence Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Forgiveness Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Phobias Sexual assault and abuse Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Heather Shaver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619327327.

  • LCSW · Florida · 12749 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Heather Shaver

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

33 reviews

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Heather is the best therapist I've ever had and I've been with her for years. She listens, she advises when needed and guides me towards my best self and the self that is truest to my nature. I've grown and become so much healthier over the last few years, but I continue to go to therapy because it's what keeps me so healthy and balanced!

Reviewed April 2024

Heather is so down to earth and empathetic it is very easy to open up to her. She's non judgmental and so supportive. She has helped me so much through my divorce and navigating new chapters in my life.

Reviewed November 2023

Heather has walked me through some of the roughest times of my life. She’s patient. She guides you in the healthiest way - just letting you get there on your own without judgement or being rushed. She’s a joy to talk to and I couldn’t have gotten to this healthy part of my life without her! She is the absolute best!!

Reviewed April 2023

I’ve been in and out of therapy for at least a decade and I have never had a therapist as amazing as Heather! I genuinely look forward to our sessions every week, and I feel so safe and comfortable talking to her about anything. I’ve told Heather things I’ve never even told previous therapists, let alone anyone else. She’s caring, compassionate, and empathetic and has shown me how to question my limiting beliefs. She encourages me to better myself but doesn’t shame me for the limiting beliefs I impose on myself. I’m so happy I chose BetterHelp and finally found a therapist that I feel safe with.

Reviewed July 2022

I’ve been working with her for over a year and she has helped me so much! She teaches me new ways to work through My issues and calls me out on my issues when I know that I need it!

Reviewed June 2022

Heather is wonderful!! I always feel supported and at my own pace. She gives me the right things to think about so I can move forward with what’s important to me.

Reviewed June 2022

I love Heather! She has helped me so much over the past year. So much has gone on my life and I have been able to rely on her help for support!

Reviewed February 2022

Love heather! Thanks for listening to my bullshit

Reviewed November 2021

Great at what she does. Highly recommend.

Reviewed November 2021

Heather has been very kind and has been giving me great advice!

Reviewed November 2021

Heather is always helpful and insightful.

Reviewed August 2021

Heather is very accommodating with her schedule. She always gets me to see what is bothering me without telling me the answer. I very much look forward to my sessions with her!

Reviewed June 2021

Heather has been a wonderful counselor who has listened and supported me non-judgementally (which is important to me as someone with an unconventional lifestyle and interests). She is very professional, responsive, kind, and compassionate. I was grateful to process the pandemic as it was happening with her.

Reviewed May 2021

Heather is the best.

Reviewed April 2021

She is truly truly helping me

Reviewed March 2021

Heather listens and sees the essential questions I need to be asked. She guides me, but gets me there on my own. I’ve looked for a therapist for so long and she’s the first I truly feel at ease with. She’s wonderful.

Reviewed March 2021

Heather is absolutely wonderful! She pushes me, hears me out, and laughs at my jokes. I feel accepted by her and have full confidence that she wants to help me on my journey. She starts where you want to start. She doesn’t ask you to give her your whole background. Instead, Heather facilitates natural conversation that follows the progression of most relationships. I have full trust in her guidance.

Reviewed February 2021

Heather is great! Always available for me and really listens to my concerns and helps me get to a solution.

Reviewed February 2021

Love her. She's the best therpaist I've ever had.

Reviewed January 2021

I have been working with Heather for several months. She handles difficult conversations delicately, but says what needs to be said. She is timely and thinks through her responses when we communicate via text. Occasionally when I have a difficult question with multiple parts, she sends an acknowledgement that she saw my message and assures me she wants some time to be sure she gives me a thoughtful response and not just typing back to be speedy and off the cuff. These responses are always well phrased and include examples she knows that I can relate to. Her follow-up of these difficult questions during our phone sessions is consistent and she checks if anything needs clarification.

Reviewed November 2020

Heather is great! She listens and offers practical and useful advise and strategies. She has great advice and will research if needed on a specific topic to be able to provide better support.

Reviewed November 2020

Heather is a caring professional. I feel safe and comfortable with her. She has a wonderful way of listening and really hearing what I say. She has given me helpful feedback and I look forward to sharing with her each session.

Reviewed September 2020

Heather Shaver has had such a positive effect in my life since I've started BetterHelp recently.. She really took the time to listen to everything I had said and written, and gave me advice that really helped me thru some difficult times. Seriously, you rock.

Reviewed September 2020

Extremely helpful, professional and responsive!

Reviewed July 2020

Heather is a very excellent listener and is very kind! I feel very comfortable talking with Heather!

Reviewed June 2020

Heather is very easy to talk to, and just overall a wonderful personality. She's always quick to reply and helped keep me grounded on the days I felt like the world was falling apart.

Reviewed May 2020

I feel so comfortable talking to Heather. She is funny and comforting and always knows what to say to help. I feel so lucky that I was matched with her and I look forward to future sessions with her.

Reviewed May 2020

Heather has a natural ability to always grasp the true heart of an issue. She helps me see what’s beyond my seemingly immediate worry to tackle the bigger, more pressing matter I shouldn’t ignore. She’s wonderful in providing practical methods that help me assess my situation or emotions. And she’s also great with responding in a timely manner. I genuinely feel better after our video sessions. Overall, she helps me to think more calmly and productively while always being compassionate and understanding.

Reviewed May 2020

She is so caring, thoughtful, supportive, respectful, and encouraging. She has helped me gain confidence I feared I would never have and take steps toward healing I never thought I would. I cannot thank her enough for everything she has done to help me grow. She is an amazing listener and extremely easy to talk to. I couldn’t have asked for a better counselor.

Reviewed May 2020

She is wonderful, attentive and provides awesome strategies to manage stress and depression.

Reviewed May 2020

She is very down to earth and kind hearted. Very easy to relate to.

Reviewed May 2020

Heather is a great therapist - she's easy to speak to, and clearly has a lot of experience doing this. She has been very reliable and helpful.

Reviewed April 2020

Heather is amazing. I leave our sessions feeling so empowered and ready to tackle any challenges I’m facing. She is understanding and compassionate- never judges or makes assumptions. Heather provides me with amazing resources and related stories so that I know I’m never alone in anything I face. She is comforting in a time when I truly need it most. I look forward to every interaction I have with her and she is always quick to respond. BetterHelp has done an incredible job pairing up my personality and challenges I’m facing to Heather’s expertise and I feel so lucky and blessed to have an opportunity to work with her. Thank you for all you do, Heather!

Reviewed April 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Heather Shaver offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Heather Shaver works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Heather Shaver speak?

Heather Shaver speaks English.

How many years of experience does Heather Shaver have?

Heather Shaver has 3 years of experience.

Where is Heather Shaver licensed to practice?

Heather Shaver is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Heather Shaver accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Heather Shaver does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Heather Shaver offer?

Heather Shaver offers clients Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Heather Shaver?

Heather Shaver can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Heather Shaver?

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