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Heather Neilson, LMFT

Attachment-focused therapist guiding resilience and growth
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship support
  • Somatic attachment work

About Heather Neilson

Heather Neilson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Utah who has worked with people professionally since 2000 and held a California psychotherapy license since 2006. She brings deep training in attachment-focused and somatic approaches to support healing across the lifespan, from infant mental health through later adulthood. Heather has guided clients through stress and anxiety, depression, motivation challenges, and issues with self-esteem and confidence, helping them build practical skills and emotional awareness.

Her work centers on trusting each person’s inherent capacity to heal while offering compassionate guidance to strengthen resilience. She helps clients learn to name and regulate difficult emotions, repair relationships, and engage more fully with life’s demands. Heather’s style is grounded, relational, and attuned to both emotional experience and bodily sensation, with an emphasis on empowering clients to meet whatever their lives are calling them to face and to grow from those experiences.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Heather Neilson have?

Heather Neilson has been helping clients professionally since 2000, giving her extensive experience across many presenting concerns.

Is Heather Neilson a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 43011 and UT LMFT 14170140-3902.

In which languages does Heather Neilson provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Heather Neilson located?

Heather Neilson is located in Utah.

How can I work with Heather Neilson as my therapist?

You can work with Heather Neilson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Heather Neilson work with international clients?

Heather Neilson does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Heather Neilson cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist'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. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can meet their needs. For a wide range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and major life transitions - online therapy is comparable to in-person care and can offer effective support for symptom management and personal growth.



One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect with therapists in the way that works best for them - by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which makes it easier to keep therapy consistent despite busy schedules or life changes. Licensed professionals are available in these formats, and individuals may switch therapists if they are seeking a different fit.

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