
Heather Ranson
Compassionate Connecticut clinical social worker
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Compassionate Connecticut clinical social worker
Start with Heather RansonLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Heather Ranson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in Connecticut with 20 years of clinical experience. She emphasizes that effective therapy begins with a solid therapeutic rapport between client and clinician, and she focuses on building that foundation before moving into targeted interventions.
Once a strong connection is established, Heather draws from a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to the presenting concern. Her work may incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and traditional psychotherapy, depending on each client’s needs.
Heather is known for being friendly, a good listener, caring, sensitive, and energetic. She combines her credentials and clinical experience with hands-on practice - working full-time as a School Social Worker in an urban middle school setting - and the perspective of a mother to four children, ages 9 to 24. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Connecticut, a credential that reflects her clinical training and state approval to provide therapy (CT LCSW 009204).
She believes that prioritizing mental health is an important investment and an active step in the healing process, and she looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to begin that work.
Many people ask whether virtual therapy can make a real difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and adjusting to life changes, online therapy is often as effective as traditional in-person treatment.
One of the main benefits is flexibility - clients can choose the communication method that works best for them, whether that is video sessions, phone calls, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy schedule.
All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to switch therapists at any time if they feel a different fit would be more helpful.