- Client-centered listening
- Practical CBT tools
- Relationship and life issues
About Heather
Dr. Heather Girardin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado who focuses on creating a warm, respectful space for people to talk about worry and relationship strain. She emphasizes listening first and helping people feel heard before moving into practical steps. Her approach aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive.
With 17 years of experience, Heather draws on Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize the person's experience in each session. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to help identify unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. Sessions typically balance open conversation with simple, concrete strategies people can use between meetings.
She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low mood, and self-esteem struggles. Relationship and family concerns are also common topics, including communication problems, separation, jealousy, and commitment issues. Heather also addresses life-stage concerns like midlife changes, aging and geriatric issues, and questions about life purpose.
In practice she works on things like setting boundaries, strengthening communication, and reducing impulsive reactions. She supports people coping with isolation, codependency patterns, and rebuilding self-love after difficult experiences. Her style is straightforward and calm, aiming to make change feel doable.
Beginning therapy is described as a brave step, and Heather focuses on meeting each person where they are. Prospective clients can expect a conversational, nonjudgmental first session that explores immediate concerns and goals.
How Heather’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. The therapist creates space for someone to say what matters most, and the pace is set by the person rather than by a strict agenda. This approach is helpful for people who need emotional support and acceptance as they work through worries and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, low mood, impulsivity, and problems with motivation or confidence.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Heather will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest which methods to try first. Together you can adjust the plan if something isn’t working or if new priorities emerge.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are by video, phone, or another method. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making timing more flexible around work or caregiving commitments.
Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and relationship and family issues. Additional areas include aging and geriatric concerns, attachment and codependency, and life purpose.
What is her therapeutic approach and style?
Heather uses a client-centered way of working that prioritizes listening and the person's experience. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools when useful to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 17 years of professional experience to her practice. That background includes helping people navigate relationship strain, anxiety, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado. Practice details reference that state as her location.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions are held.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.