Heather Nelson, LCSW, CSW
Georgia · 26 years in practice
Heather Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 26 years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, Georgia
- CSW003407 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1487795951 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 26
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Heather
Heather Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 26 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and relationship or intimacy issues. Heather approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to make the first step feel less daunting.
Heather uses a mix of methods to match each person's needs. She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at feelings and how they shape close connections.
Background and approach
She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice thoughts and take values-based action. Sessions are focused and practical. Heather listens first, then works with clients to set clear goals.
She adapts language and pacing so conversations feel manageable, whether someone needs short-term coaching or longer-term support. Her background includes many years supporting people through grief, addiction, chronic health challenges, and major life changes. She also helps with issues such as attachment concerns, body image, caregiver stress, and commitment or control struggles.
Heather welcomes questions about how therapy might fit into daily life. She explains options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text messaging so people can choose what works for them.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Heather lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Heather names
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Heather's Approaches Work Online
Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people recognize and name strong emotions and how those emotions affect relationships and closeness. It is useful for people who want to strengthen emotional connection and understand stuck patterns.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and taking actions that match personal values. It can help when anxiety, depression, or avoidance get in the way of living the life someone wants.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to focus on emotions, values-based action, or skills work and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging let people check in between sessions or choose a shorter, more flexible way to connect. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different life situations.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Heather commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, grief, addictions, and many related struggles.
What is Heather's therapy style like?
Her approach is respectful and compassionate. She listens first, then tailors sessions to a person's needs and goals.
How much experience does Heather have?
Heather has 26 years of professional work experience in clinical practice and related settings.
What credentials and location are listed for Heather?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Heather offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heather?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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