- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational work
About Heather
Heather Horvath is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with three years of clinical experience. She focuses on issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and coping with life changes. Heather works with people facing addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, and challenges like sleep or eating problems.
She describes an eclectic, trauma-informed approach that draws on behavior study and neurocognitive development. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices when they fit the client's goals. Heather says the techniques chosen depend on each person's needs and what helps them manage daily life.
Heather has a background working with community agencies and corrections and has experience supporting people affected by traumatic brain injury and by major changes in functioning due to illness or aging. She also notes work with caregivers and those dealing with chronic pain, co-morbidity, or compassion fatigue.
In sessions she uses practical tools to address things like panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, anger, and communication problems. Motivational approaches and narrative ideas are part of her mix when someone is looking to change patterns or rebuild after loss.
Her practice includes work with LGBT concerns, veteran and armed forces issues, parenting-related strain, and support for people managing bipolar or ADHD symptoms. Heather aims to help people find clearer ways to cope, communicate, and move forward without promising a single quick fix.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people feel understood and can set their own goals. It helps when someone needs space to sort through feelings and decide what matters next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills for managing anxiety, anger, or low mood. It often uses homework and short, focused practice between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication; it can be useful for managing intense reactions and improving relationships.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk through your goals, try a few methods, and adjust what they do based on what helps you make progress. That process is part of the work, not a one-time decision.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Many people find remote sessions helpful for keeping continuity during life changes and for practicing skills in real-world settings, while the therapist and client test what works best for scheduling and communication.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What anger-related concerns does she address?
She works with anger as part of broader issues like stress, trauma, relationship strain, and substance use.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is eclectic and trauma informed, using client-centered conversation alongside techniques from CBT, DBT, and motivational approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She holds an LPC credential and has three years of clinical experience in her current role.
Where does she practice and what credential does she hold?
She is based in Michigan and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.