Heather Howard , LISW

Heather Howard is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) practicing in Ohio with 20 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and grief. She brings a strengths-oriented perspective to her work, acknowledging that each person is the expert of their own story and already carries resources that can support healing and change.

Heather has guided clients through life transitions and losses, offering practical tools for coping with intense emotions and improving day-to-day functioning. Her approach emphasizes partnership - she supports and empowers clients as they take courageous steps toward a more fulfilling life. With two decades of experience, she combines clinical knowledge with a compassionate, steady presence to help clients address panic, phobias, post-traumatic stress, communication difficulties, codependency, and first responder concerns.

Clients who work with Heather can expect respectful, focused care tailored to their goals, whether they are managing seasonal mood shifts, processing sexual assault or abuse, rebuilding relationships, or learning new ways to cope. Her practice centers on evidence-based techniques and a commitment to helping each person move forward at a pace that feels right for them.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical strategies to reduce anxiety and panic. These approaches focus on building skills that can change how someone responds to stress and improve daily functioning.

She also employs trauma-informed methods aimed at supporting people who have experienced abuse, assault, or other traumatic events. These techniques emphasize pacing, safety, and skill development so clients can process experiences while strengthening coping capacity.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Heather works with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations.