- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Patricia
Patricia Heiner is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with 15 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, relationship and family issues, and substance problems. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She developed her clinical training with a bachelor’s in psychology and a master’s in clinical mental health from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. Over her career she has worked with civilian and military adults on matters such as communication problems, domestic violence, PTSD, addictions, and divorce and separation. Patricia lists blended family issues among her additional focus areas.
Her approach centers on practical conversation and skill building. She uses client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the person in the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and try small changes to test what works.
She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and Mindfulness Therapy to develop present-moment awareness. These techniques are applied in simple, step-by-step ways so people can use them between sessions. Existential ideas are woven in when clients want to examine values, purpose, or difficult life choices.
Patricia aims to support people working through blended household challenges such as stepparent roles, co-parenting with an ex, loyalty conflicts, and shifting routines. Practical tools, communication practice, and short-term goal setting are common parts of her sessions.
How Patricia integrates approaches in online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's priorities, listening, and reflecting so the person sets the agenda. It helps when someone wants a conversational, respectful space to talk through household or relationship decisions.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches straightforward tools to spot unhelpful thoughts and try behavior changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and patterns that affect parenting or co-parenting in blended families.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication. These skills can be useful when loyalty conflicts or intense reactions make daily routines harder in a blended household.
Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and immediate needs. Adjustments are made as progress and feedback guide the work.
Confirm the available online session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. These practical benefits help therapy fit into everyday life without promising a specific service model.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, and similar challenges.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is grounded in client-centered conversation with practical skill-building. She blends structured techniques with conversational problem-solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, with prior work supporting both civilian and military adults.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado and practices from that state.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.