Dr. Heather Bense, DSW, LCSW
(she/her)
Preferred Name: Heather
About Me
Hello! I have extensive clinical experience working in various settings with a wide variety of populations as a clinical social worker. These experiences have offered me significant experience with many clinical struggles, including: depression, mood dysregulation, decision-making issues, anxiety, obsessions and phobias, self-harm, self-esteem, traumatic stress, family conflict and relationship issues, sibling rivalry, bereavement and grief, environmental stressors, and challenges specific to the LGBTQ+ community.
Education & Experience
I am an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania School of Social Work Policy and Practice where I received my Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) in 2020 and Rutgers University where I received my MSW in 2011.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Traumatic Loss Coalition, NJ
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Stress Management
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Couples
- LGBTQ+
- Seniors
Language
- English