Heather Ranson, LCSW

Heather Ranson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that indicates advanced training in social work and clinical practice. She places strong emphasis on building a solid rapport with each person she works with, viewing that connection as the essential foundation for effective therapy. Once that trust is established, she selects among several therapeutic approaches tailored to the situation, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and general psychotherapy.

Heather balances her clinical work with a full-time role as a School Social Worker in an urban middle school setting, which informs her understanding of adolescents and family dynamics. She is also a mother of four children, ages 9 to 24, and brings that lived experience to her perspective on parenting, blended family issues, and caregiving stress. She is known for being friendly, a good listener, caring, sensitive, and energetic, and she encourages viewing mental health care as an investment and an active step toward healing.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, eating and parenting challenges, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Heather aims to collaborate with individuals and families to identify practical strategies and evidence-based tools that fit their lives, adapting interventions to the needs and goals presented in each session. She expresses enthusiasm for the work of supporting others on their healing journeys.