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LCSW, CSW

Heather Nelson, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience26 years
  • LocationGeorgia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Relationship, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Heather

Heather Nelson, LCSW, CSW brings 26 years of social work experience to her practice in Georgia, supporting people struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, substance-related issues, LGBT matters, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, and career or life transitions.

Background and approach

She also addresses a broad range of related concerns including ADHD, codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, chronic illness or pain, body image, and communication or control difficulties. Nelson approaches each client with sensitivity and respect while adapting treatment to the particulars of a person’s situation.

Her clinical work draws on multiple evidence-informed approaches such as Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. This blend allows her to tailor both the therapeutic dialogue and concrete strategies to meet unique goals, whether clients seek symptom relief, skills for coping, or deeper relational work.

Beginning therapy can feel bold, and she welcomes that first step as part of a collaborative process toward clearer direction and healthier functioning.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Heather uses Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as part of an integrative framework. Internal Family Systems helps people explore internal parts and their relationships, which can illuminate sources of anxiety, shame, or protective behaviors and support healing through compassionate internal dialogue. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on values-guided action and developing psychological flexibility, offering practical tools for managing distressing thoughts and building meaningful habits.

Choosing the right approach is often collaborative rather than predetermined. Heather will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time so the therapy fits the person and situation. That process balances skill-building, emotional work, and relational understanding to create individualized treatment plans.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These remote formats make it easier to access ongoing support from Georgia-licensed professionals while accommodating work, caregiving, and mobility needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Heather commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy problems, grief, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
What is her therapeutic style and approach?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining Internal Family Systems, ACT, Attachment-Based Therapy, CBT and other approaches to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 26 years of professional experience in social work practice and related clinical settings.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is licensed in Georgia as LCSW, CSW with license GA LCSW CSW003407 and practices from that state.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Services are offered in English only and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with client location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

26+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English