About Heather
Heather Harris is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. She supports adults coping with life changes and people facing trauma related to sexual assault, domestic violence, or military experiences. Heather brings 14 years of direct clinical experience working with veterans and many more years in social work overall.
She earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Hardin-Simmons University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Denver.
Background and approach
She has provided therapy in outpatient behavioral clinics for mood disorders and post-traumatic stress. In sessions she uses straightforward, practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing to help clients clarify their values and make meaningful changes.
Heather adapts techniques to the problem at hand instead of using the same plan for everyone. Her approach is warm and respectful and focused on clear goals. She works with each person to identify priorities and build small, manageable steps toward them.
Conversations are direct but supportive, with attention to what is useful right now. Heather has particular experience with survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence and with issues that arise after military service. She aims to help people process painful experiences, reduce symptoms that get in the way of daily life, and regain a sense of control over next steps.
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Heather commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in online sessions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without fighting them, and then take steps that match their values. This approach can help with anxiety, stress, and making choices during life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they’ll pick strategies, try them out, and adjust the plan as needed so it fits the client's life and priorities.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is well suited for full sessions and skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat or text messaging can support quick check-ins, homework prompts, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions.
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- Experience
- 14 years
- Licensed
- Texas
- Languages
- English
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