- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness tools
- Motivation support
About Alison
Alison Heintz is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 10 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, self-esteem difficulties, and coping with life changes.
She respects that each person knows their own story and strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. Conversations aim to identify what feels most urgent and what skills can help in daily life.
Alison uses a mix of collaborative and evidence-informed approaches. She often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and build alternative ways of responding. She also uses Client-Centered methods to keep sessions focused on the client’s priorities.
Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with tense moments and ground attention. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, may be used when past events keep causing strong reactions. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change.
Her background includes a range of additional focus areas such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, grief after illness, and relationship separation. This experience informs how she crafts practical strategies for everyday challenges.
People who choose her practice can expect straightforward conversation, collaborative planning, and attention to what works in the person’s life. To begin, the first step is to complete the intake steps and set a session time that fits the client’s routine.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Alison commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify patterns of thought and behavior that increase anxiety, then practices new ways of responding. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the agenda focused on what the client finds most important and useful. EMDR may be introduced when past events continue to cause strong reactions and a different processing method might help.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Alison aims to learn about a person’s goals and preferences and then suggests methods to try together. This collaborative process helps decide whether CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, or EMDR techniques fit best for the issues at hand.
Confirm the exact session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can help fit counseling into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, or making it easier to join from a quieter place. Many people find it simpler to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities while still working through stress and anxiety with a licensed professional.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting questions, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus several related focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical, combining Client-Centered conversation with techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other methods.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with a variety of concerns related to anxiety, loss, and life transitions.
Is she credentialed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can clients outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.