- Anger and emotion skills
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Heather
Heather Ross is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with seven years of clinical experience. She has worked in mental health for 12 years across inpatient settings, child protective services, foster care, domestic violence shelter work, and in-home services for people with disabilities. Heather helps people who struggle with anger, addiction, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, body image, and LGBTQIA-related concerns.
She works with teens and adults and offers direct, practical support for everyday problems. Sessions focus on understanding patterns that fuel anger and frustration, improving communication, and building coping skills that actually fit daily life. Heather aims to form a trusting working relationship so people can try things in session and notice real differences between meetings.
Her clinical style draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. That mix is used to help people notice thoughts and reactions, test different responses, and practice skills until they feel more natural. Heather explains techniques in plain language and keeps exercises short and doable.
Her background includes work with people who have co-occurring diagnoses and a range of behavioral health needs. Heather emphasizes straightforward problem-solving for anger that shows up at home, work, or in relationships. She also supports people coping with loss, perfectionism, isolation, guilt, and low self-regard.
When someone reaches out, Heather helps identify clear goals and small steps to manage strong feelings. She uses collaborative planning so progress is visible and practical.
How Heather applies therapy approaches online
Heather commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy online. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting, which can reduce reactive anger or ongoing resentment. DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful when anger disrupts relationships.She also integrates client-centered techniques to keep sessions collaborative and responsive to what matters most to the client. Together they review goals, try short practice exercises, and adjust the plan as progress is seen. Heather works with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and everyday constraints rather than applying a single method.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid commuting after a long day. Heather aims to make sessions practical and focused so people can carry skills into work, parenting, and other daily situations.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, grief, relationship strain, and self-esteem challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and client-centered, using clear explanations and short exercises to build new ways of responding to strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical work as an LCSW and twelve years in the mental health field across several care settings.
What credential and region does she practice in?
She is an LCSW licensed in Utah and provides services under that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.