Heather McGovern, LCSW

Heather McGovern is an LCSW who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting strain, and ADHD. They use clear, practical steps to help people feel less stuck and more able to move forward. Heather presents as down-to-earth and direct while keeping a warm, nonjudgmental approach.

Heather draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused work, and dialectical skills to shape sessions. The aim is simple - find what helps a person in day-to-day life and practice it together. Sessions often include small experiments, skill-building, and focus on values and relationships.

With 11 years of experience, Heather has worked a lot with people who have complex trauma and with those navigating questions about sexuality and identity. Heather identifies as queer and understands challenges tied to coming out, religious harm, and nontraditional relationships. That background informs a compassionate, informed style in the room.

Heather prefers a collaborative, client-centered style. Therapy is tailored to each person’s needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Expect a mix of listening, gentle challenge, and homework that supports real change.

People who choose Heather often value practical tools, a relaxed but focused tone, and an environment where they can talk honestly about difficult topics. The work is paced to each person’s readiness and goals.

How Heather's approaches work online

Heather blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside attachment-focused work to address stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. ACT encourages people to clarify their values and practice actions that align with those values even when uncomfortable feelings remain. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and helps people build safer, more predictable ways of connecting.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will listen to goals, try methods that match a person's needs, and adjust as the work progresses. The therapist and client decide together which techniques to use and when to shift focus.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions let people use visual cues and practice interpersonal skills. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, coping skills between sessions, or people who prefer typed communication. These options support flexibility so therapy can fit around work, caregiving, or other life demands.