- CBT skills
- DBT strategies
- Mindfulness practice
About Patricia
Patricia Heiner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. Patricia also addresses parenting, self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, anger, career questions, and bipolar-related coping.
Patricia earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2006 and a master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2010. She has a long history of working with both English and Spanish speakers and has experience in settings that included civilian and military populations.
Her approach mixes client-centered listening with practical skills from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also draws on existential ideas and mindfulness practices to help people examine values, meaning, and daily routines that affect mood and behavior.
Sessions typically involve talking through current problems, learning concrete coping skills, and practicing new ways to respond to stress. Patricia works with issues that often come up during young adulthood, such as leaving home, first jobs, relationship questions, identity, and managing competing demands.
People can expect straightforward feedback and collaborative planning. Patricia aims to help clients recognize patterns, try small changes, and track what helps. She offers services in English and Spanish and sees clients in Colorado.
How Patricia uses approaches online and what to expect
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's priorities. It helps people clarify goals and feel heard while deciding what to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT teaches specific skills for anxiety, depression, and unhealthy habits. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for regulating strong emotions and improving relationships. DBT can help with intense mood swings, anger, and impulsive behaviors.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Patricia will collaborate with each client to choose which methods to try based on needs, goals, and how the person responds. That process can change over time as progress and setbacks show what helps most.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which online meeting types are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also use video or phone options which can be helpful if you need to join from work break times or prefer not to use a camera. Licensed professionals aim to adapt session length and techniques to what fits a client's day-to-day life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, and life changes. Additional areas include parenting, grief, body image, and coping with career transitions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical techniques. She uses CBT and DBT skills alongside mindfulness and existential discussion to help people try different responses.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a mental health counselor, including work with English and Spanish speakers and time in settings that included civilian and military populations.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. The site will show available ways to meet when scheduling.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the sign-up process.
What do I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
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