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Heather Nelson, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW in Georgia - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Attachment focus
About Heather
Heather Nelson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 26 years of professional experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, address trauma and abuse, and navigate parenting challenges. She also works with depression and related concerns.
Her approach is practical and conversational. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and attachment-based ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Sessions focus on concrete steps, skill practice, and real-life application rather than long theory discussions.
Heather prefers direct, organized work. She listens to what matters most and then outlines simple strategies. That might mean tracking automatic thoughts, testing small behavior changes, or practicing emotional regulation skills from dialectical behavior therapy when emotions feel intense.
She draws on client-centered principles to keep sessions respectful and collaborative. For people working through relationship strain, intimacy-related issues, or grief, she pays attention to how patterns between people affect feelings and choices. For concerns like addiction, ADHD, or chronic health issues, she blends practical tools with attention to stress and coping.
Choosing to start therapy can feel hard. Heather asks for a short initial questionnaire and a first appointment to see what fits. She works with adults in Georgia and conducts sessions in English. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
How Heather applies approaches in online sessions
Heather commonly blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in practical ways. CBT is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce distress. ACT focuses on values and committed action, helping people accept difficult feelings while moving toward what matters to them. She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early and current relationship patterns shape reactions now. This can help with intimacy-related issues, communication problems, and repeated relational cycles by making those patterns easier to recognize and change. Finding the right approach is collaborative. Heather will work with each person to pick strategies that fit their goals, needs, and what they prefer to try. She explains options, suggests short experiments, and reviews what works so plans are adjusted together. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Practical benefits of online work include fitting appointments into a day more easily, reducing travel time, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Online sessions can make it simpler to continue regular skill practice and to apply new strategies between meetings.Areas of expertise
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and related issues such as grief and relationship strain.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and acting through short exercises and homework.
What is her professional background?
She has 26 years of professional work experience and practices as an LCSW in Georgia.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in the state of Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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