Heather Nelson, LCSW, CSW
Therapist in Georgia
Heather Nelson is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 26 years of experience.
- License CSW003407 · Georgia Expires September 2026
- NPI 1487795951 · national registry
- Experience and languages 26+ years in practice English
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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 difficulties. Heather approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
She aims to make the first step feel understandable and doable. Heather uses practical conversations to learn what matters most to each person. She listens for strengths and patterns that get in the way of feeling better.
Background and approach
From there she creates a plan that fits everyday life rather than a one-size-fits-all formula. Her practice draws on methods that focus on thoughts, emotions, and attachment. That means working on unhelpful thinking, stabilizing difficult feelings, and rebuilding connection where it has been strained.
Sessions often include simple skills you can try between meetings. Heather also works with issues like grief, addiction, self-esteem, career stress, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She pays attention to how medical or chronic health needs can affect mood and coping.
The goal is to make small, practical changes that add up over time. People can expect clear, direct communication and a cooperative approach to goals. Heather adapts what she offers to each person’s priorities and pace.
She encourages questions and checks in on progress as therapy continues.
Credentials
- LCSW (Georgia)
- License CSW003407 · expires September 2026
- NPI
- 1487795951 · national provider identifier
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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
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
These are the approaches Heather names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Approaches that guide online work
Heather integrates several evidence-informed approaches to shape online sessions. The Gottman Method emphasizes improving communication and rebuilding emotional connection, which can help people who want clearer interaction patterns and less reactivity. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that match those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect current relationships and helps people change long-standing patterns that cause hurt.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will talk with you about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together you can try methods and adjust the focus as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging suit quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when written reflection helps. These options give flexibility to make therapy fit a person’s schedule and daily life.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Heather help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, ADHD, and a wide range of related concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on listening first, then building practical skills. Heather blends thinking-focused and emotion-focused techniques to address patterns and improve daily functioning.
How long has she worked in this field?
Heather brings 26 years of professional experience in social work and counseling practice to her work with clients.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What formats are available for therapy sessions?
Heather provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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