- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT skills work
About Patricia
Patricia Heiner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strains, and relationship concerns. She also helps with depression, addictions, grief, and problems with intimacy and self-esteem.
Patricia trained at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs where she completed a master’s in clinical mental health in 2010. She has worked with both English and Spanish speakers and has experience with military and civilian populations. Her practice has included work around domestic violence, PTSD, addiction, and family of origin issues.
In sessions she uses practical, person-focused methods. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thinking patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. Mindfulness techniques and existential discussion are also part of her approach when those fit a person’s needs.
Patricia helps people talk through communication problems, blended family stress, abandonment concerns, and boundary issues. She can support someone dealing with grief, life changes, or career stress and can address co-occurring issues like substance use and mood instability.
Sessions are conducted in English and Spanish. Patricia asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire before the first meeting so she can learn about goals and practical needs. She works with clients to set clear steps and skills to practice between sessions.
How Patricia’s approaches work in online sessions
Patricia blends a few clear methods that translate well to remote work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client feels heard and understood; it helps when someone needs to sort through feelings or make sense of relationship problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches concrete exercises to shift those patterns; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies specific skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with anger, impulsive behavior, and relationship conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Patricia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she will adjust techniques over time as needs change. Clients are invited to give feedback about what helps and what does not.
The practical benefits of online sessions depend on the session formats offered. Please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people use phone or video choices that suit their energy and attention. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these options to keep regular contact and practice skills between meetings.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
Patricia works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, depression, addictions, grief, and related issues such as body image and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach emphasizes listening and practical skills. She uses client-centered conversation alongside CBT and DBT techniques and mindfulness exercises when appropriate.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a mental health professional, with clinical work since completing her master’s in clinical mental health in 2010.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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.
What are the first steps to begin?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.