- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Communication skills
About Heather
Heather Hundtoft is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of clinical experience based in Montana. She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, anger, and self-esteem issues, and lists social anxiety among her focuses. Heather also addresses related areas such as body image, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.
Her sessions concentrate on practical steps clients can use day to day. She helps people notice patterns that get in the way and try small, doable changes. Conversations cover relationships, boundaries, and managing strong feelings without jargon.
Heather often works with people dealing with addiction, eating and food-related problems, and drug or alcohol concerns. She supports those facing fertility questions, family-of-origin issues, or recovery from domestic violence. She also addresses guilt, shame, emptiness, and struggles around control.
She describes her style as collaborative and straightforward. Goals are set together and progress is checked in regularly. Clients can expect direct discussion about communication skills, healthier relationship habits, and emotional regulation techniques.
Heather identifies as affirming of LGBTQ+ people and aims to be inclusive in sessions. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Heather lists evidence-based therapeutic techniques as the foundation of her practice. For someone feeling anxious in social situations, approaches that focus on building skills and changing unhelpful patterns are often used. For example, a skills-based method teaches practical tools for managing anxiety in the moment and rehearsing social interactions step by step. A second common method focuses on relationships and communication, helping people notice automatic reactions, try new ways of speaking up, and repair difficulties with others.Choosing the right approach is a joint process. Heather works with clients to identify goals, tries different techniques when needed, and adjusts plans based on what helps most. That collaborative stance means clients help decide whether to prioritize anxiety management, communication practice, or work on underlying issues like shame and codependency.
If you want online sessions, confirm the specific session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - sessions can be scheduled around work, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from a quieter setting. Some formats may also allow shorter visits or phone-based check-ins when needed, but please verify which options are available when you sign up.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, anger, self-esteem, and lists social anxiety among her focus areas.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a collaborative style, focusing on practical steps and communication skills you can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a clinician working in mental health settings and private practice environments.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an MT LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Montana, and her practice is located in Montana.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting 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.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.