Heather Harris , LCSW

Heather Harris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with extensive clinical experience working with the Veteran population for 14 years. She earned an undergraduate degree in social work from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX, and completed her master of social work at the University of Denver in 2004. Her background includes providing outpatient behavioral health therapy for common diagnoses such as anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

In practice she draws on evidence-based methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing to help clients build practical skills and clarify personal values. She has particular experience supporting survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence, and she has worked with issues such as grief and loss, moral injury, and a range of trauma-related concerns. Heather has also supported veterans with mood disorders and other challenges related to military service.

She aims to make therapy feel genuine, respectful, and constructive, meeting people where they are and helping them set clear goals and workable plans. Heather views the first step toward change as courageous and is committed to partnering with individuals as they move through their recovery journeys.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and develop small, steady steps toward those values. It focuses on accepting difficult feelings while taking committed action to build a meaningful life, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, making it effective for symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Trauma-Focused Therapy is tailored to address the effects of traumatic experiences - it supports processing traumatic memories and building coping strategies for PTSD, sexual assault, and domestic violence related concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Heather Harris works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match an individual's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made. The aim is to create a personalized plan that feels manageable and relevant.

Online therapy options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for scheduling and the ability to engage from different locations. These formats can make it easier to balance therapy with work, family, and other responsibilities while maintaining regular access to therapists and consistent care.