Heather Ranson , LCSW

Heather Ranson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Connecticut who brings two decades of professional experience to her practice. She emphasizes that effective therapy begins with a strong working relationship - a collaborative foundation she works to establish so clients feel heard and supported.

As an LCSW, Heather combines practical clinical training with a flexible approach, selecting techniques that fit each person and situation. She draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, and broader psychotherapeutic methods to address the presenting concern. Her work is tailored to the issue at hand, whether that involves coping skills, symptom management, or navigating relationship and family dynamics.

Outside of private practice, Heather works full-time as a school social worker in an urban setting with middle school students, and she is a parent of four children ranging in age from 9 to 24. Colleagues and clients alike note her friendly manner, attentive listening, compassion, sensitivity, and energetic style. Her specialties include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, parenting challenges, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, eating concerns, and coping with life changes.

Heather believes that prioritizing mental health is an investment in long-term well-being and an active step on a healing journey. She looks forward to working with clients to set goals and find practical ways forward.