About Heather
Heather Marshall is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and major life changes. She speaks plainly and focuses on what matters most to each person. Her goal is to help people move past obstacles and find a clearer sense of purpose.
Heather brings 18 years of experience working with drug and alcohol addiction, post-traumatic stress, and the emotional fallout of guilt and shame.
Background and approach
She also helps people who feel isolated or unsure of their next steps in life. Sessions are practical and grounded, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes. Her approach blends humanistic ideas with restorative justice and stoic principles to support personal responsibility and healing.
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and building motivation for change. The work often includes learning new coping skills and testing them between sessions. Heather asks questions and listens carefully to find what will work for each person.
She treats the therapeutic relationship as a partnership and adapts methods to the client’s needs. Many people appreciate her straightforward, compassionate style. Based in California, Heather provides help around life purpose, forgiveness, and recovering from trauma.
She aims to help people regain control of their choices and rebuild a life that feels meaningful.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Heather draws on evidence-based techniques that help change thinking patterns and build motivation. One common method focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts, which can reduce anxiety and self-criticism and support clearer decision-making. Another approach centers on motivational strategies that help people weigh ambivalence and find personal reasons to pursue recovery, which is often useful for drug and alcohol concerns.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then adapts techniques over time. She checks in regularly to see what is helping and what needs to change so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video helps keep face-to-face conversation when needed. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow brief check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and different routines.
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- Experience
- 18 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English