Rose Heater
MSW, LGSW she/her/hers Parent-Child Interaction TherapistRose provides compassionate, active, evidence-based care for clients seeking greater understanding, confidence, and meaningful change.
Therapy to Me Is…
a process of learning and growth, not because you need to become someone different, but because understanding yourself more deeply can create space for meaningful change. Together, we can explore how your experiences have shaped the way you think, feel, and relate to the world around you. I enjoy helping clients understand the connection between their brains and behaviors, while discovering practical tools for navigating life's challenges. Through this process, many people find greater self-compassion, confidence, and a clearer sense of who they are and what matters most to them.
Areas of Focus
Many of the people I work with feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, self-doubt, or fear-based patterns. Others feel misunderstood or disconnected because they experience and process the world differently from those around them. I have a particular passion for working with individuals living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, phobias, anxiety disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other neurodivergent identities. My goal is to create a space where you feel understood, supported, and empowered to be your authentic self.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Support for obsessive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and fear-based patterns.
Anxiety & Depression
Practical, evidence-based support for anxiety, low mood, and related emotional challenges.
Autism and Neurodivergence
An affirming space for clients who experience and process the world differently.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Specialized telehealth support for children ages 2–7 and their caregivers.
My Approach
My approach to therapy is both compassionate and active. I believe growth happens through understanding, skill-building, and gradually facing the challenges that keep us stuck. Together, we will work to better understand your experiences, regulate overwhelming emotions, and build the confidence to respond differently to difficult thoughts, feelings, and situations. I draw from evidence-based approaches, including Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), tailoring treatment to your unique needs and goals.
In addition to working with adults, I offer a highly specialized, evidence-based intervention for children ages 2-7 called Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT). PCIT is tailored to help families manage and reduce challenging behaviors such as tantrums, defiance, aggression, hyperactivity, and difficulty following directions. It focuses on improving the parent-child relationship while teaching caregivers effective behavior-management skills. I offer PCIT exclusively through telehealth. (Read more about PCIT here: Parent Child Interaction Therapy, Inc.)
Therapy can be challenging at times, but you don't have to navigate it alone. My hope is that our work together helps you move toward a life that feels more connected, meaningful, and aligned with who you want to be.
Therapeutic Methods
Rose draws from evidence-based approaches and adapts treatment to each client’s unique needs, experiences, and goals.
Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Emotion Regulation and Skill-Building
Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
Specialized support for children ages 2–7 and their caregivers.
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy is offered exclusively through telehealth.
Professional Highlights
Education, licensing, and specialized training supporting Rose’s compassionate and evidence-based clinical work.
Elementary Education
Bachelor of Elementary Education from WVU.
Master of Social Work
Master of Social Work from WVU (2025).
Licensed in West Virginia
Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) in WV (2025).
Certified PCIT Therapist
Certified PCIT Therapist through PCIT International (2026).
Professional Background
Explore Rose’s credentials, licensing, and professional certification.
- Bachelor of Elementary Education from WVU
- Master of Social Work from WVU (2025)
- Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) in WV (2025)
- Certified PCIT Therapist through PCIT International (2026)
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