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Heather Harris, LCSW
Texas
LCSW - Veterans and Trauma care
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Trauma focus
About Heather
Heather Harris is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 14 years working specifically with Veterans and a total of 19 years in the social work field. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on trauma-related concerns such as domestic violence, sexual assault and abuse, post-traumatic stress, guilt and shame, and veteran and armed forces issues.
She uses straightforward, skills-based methods in sessions. Those methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions typically involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, practicing different responses, and setting small achievable goals.
Heather trained in social work at Hardin-Simmons University and completed a Master of Social Work at the University of Denver in 2004. She has worked in outpatient behavioral clinics providing therapy for anxiety, depression, and PTSD and has extensive experience with survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence.
In practical terms she helps people sort through immediate problems, plan next steps, and practice techniques between sessions. That can include tracking patterns of mood and behavior, practicing coping skills, and making short-term behavior experiments to see what changes.
Her approach is direct and collaborative. Heather and a client set goals together and use specific tools from CBT and ACT to work toward them. She aims for clear strategies people can try in daily life rather than abstract discussion.
How CBT, ACT, and trauma work in online sessions
Heather commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include tracking patterns, learning concrete skills, and trying short behavior experiments to see what changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used alongside CBT to clarify values and build willingness to accept difficult feelings while taking action toward meaningful goals. ACT can be useful for mood problems and for managing strong emotions without getting stuck.She also uses Trauma-Focused Therapy approaches when addressing post-traumatic stress, sexual assault, or domestic violence histories. That work often means pacing exposure to difficult memories, teaching grounding and self-management skills, and supporting practical steps for safety and recovery. The therapist and client decide together which approach or mix of approaches feels most helpful based on the person's goals and preferences.
Session logistics are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Heather will work collaboratively to match methods and scheduling to the client's needs and daily routine.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with most often?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, anger, and coping with life changes, and addresses trauma areas such as domestic violence and sexual assault.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and to build practical skills for changing responses and behavior in daily life.
What is her professional background?
She has 14 years working with the Veteran population and about 19 years in social work overall, including outpatient clinic experience with anxiety, depression, and PTSD.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Texas and practices from Texas.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What are the session formats?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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