Heather McGovern, LCSW
LCSW offering trauma-informed, queer-affirming care
- Trauma and complex grief
- LGBTQ affirmative support
- Flexible online sessions
About Heather McGovern
Heather McGovern (she/they) is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 11 years of experience supporting people who feel stuck, unheard, or constrained by social expectations. They work with clients who are navigating complex trauma, stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting challenges, and a range of intimacy-related and identity concerns. Heather uses evidence-based approaches and adapts them to each person's needs instead of offering a cookie-cutter plan.
Their practice is solution focused, client-centered, and strengths based, combining techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as appropriate for the situation. Much of Heather's clinical experience comes from treating people with significant complex trauma and related attachment or dissociation concerns. They also bring focused experience with adoption and foster care issues, religious trauma, LGBTQ identities and coming-out processes, neurodiversity including autism and Asperger syndrome, and a variety of relationship and family of origin issues.
Heather identifies as queer (non-binary, poly, pan) and has worked with clients across stages of recognizing their queerness. Known for a laid-back, nerdy style that blends humor with thoughtful challenge, Heather aims to help clients reach the insight moments that open pathways to progress and lasting change. They emphasize listening without judgment and partnering with each person to build practical, strengths-based steps forward.
Their practice is solution focused, client-centered, and strengths based, combining techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy as appropriate for the situation. Much of Heather's clinical experience comes from treating people with significant complex trauma and related attachment or dissociation concerns. They also bring focused experience with adoption and foster care issues, religious trauma, LGBTQ identities and coming-out processes, neurodiversity including autism and Asperger syndrome, and a variety of relationship and family of origin issues.
Heather identifies as queer (non-binary, poly, pan) and has worked with clients across stages of recognizing their queerness. Known for a laid-back, nerdy style that blends humor with thoughtful challenge, Heather aims to help clients reach the insight moments that open pathways to progress and lasting change. They emphasize listening without judgment and partnering with each person to build practical, strengths-based steps forward.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Heather McGovern have?
Heather McGovern has 11 years of experience providing psychotherapy and related support.
Is Heather McGovern a licensed therapist?
Yes. Heather holds the LCSW credential - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: FL LCSW SW19610.
In which languages does Heather McGovern provide therapy?
Heather provides therapy in English.
Where is Heather McGovern located?
Heather McGovern is located in Florida.
How can I work with Heather McGovern as my therapist?
Clients can work with Heather through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Heather McGovern work with international clients?
Heather McGovern does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Heather McGovern cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client's location and Heather's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Clients begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on Heather's availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Tailored Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed steps toward those values, even in the presence of difficult thoughts and feelings. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and life transitions.
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early attachment patterns, exploring how those dynamics influence current connections and emotional responses. This approach can be helpful for people coping with trauma, family of origin issues, intimacy concerns, and parenting challenges.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and a nonjudgmental stance so that the client leads the pace and focus of work. It supports self-exploration, self-esteem, and building personal agency while therapists provide acceptance and reflection.
Heather McGovern works collaboratively with each person to identify which approaches or combination of techniques best fit their goals, preferences, and needs. Deciding on a therapeutic path is part of the process, and Heather partners with clients to adjust methods as progress unfolds.
Online sessions with Heather can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access. These options make it easier for people to engage in therapy from their own setting and to choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical.