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Heather Salyers, LCSW

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationKentucky
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Heather

Heather Salyers is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky with six years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She approaches each client with an emphasis on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients can take steps toward greater motivation, confidence, and wellbeing. Her practice blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a client-centered stance that respects each person’s pace and priorities.

Heather offers flexible session lengths and multiple communication formats to accommodate different needs, and she encourages ongoing messaging between sessions to sustain momentum. The first meeting typically serves as an assessment to clarify goals and establish a collaborative plan for moving forward.

How Heather Applies Evidence-Based Approaches Online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship that prioritizes the client’s perspective and goals; it helps people feel heard and guides exploration at a comfortable pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thinking and behavior into manageable steps and is useful for addressing anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and resolving the impacts of traumatic experiences with careful pacing and stabilization techniques, which can be helpful for those dealing with trauma and abuse.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather works with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the plan over time based on what is and isn’t helpful. That collaborative stance aims to make therapy feel practical and aligned with each person’s life.

Online formats - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for those juggling work, caregiving, or other commitments. These options make it easier to maintain continuity between appointments and to access care from different locations while still receiving structured, evidence-informed support from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Heather address?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationships, family issues, grief, parenting, anger, and coping with life changes, along with several related focus areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a client-centered approach to create a nonjudgmental space and combines that stance with practical methods like CBT, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused strategies when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds six years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LCSW in Kentucky with license number KY LCSW 257515 and provides services from that location.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Services are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
She accepts video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to meet different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and subscriptions handled?
Session cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Kentucky

Languages

English