- Anger management
- Addiction support
- Communication skills
About Heather
Heather Hundtoft is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Montana with seven years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, family problems, and self-esteem struggles. Sessions are practical and focused on day-to-day changes rather than on slogans or quick fixes.
Heather helps clients who are wrestling with communication problems, codependency, and control issues. She supports those facing guilt, shame, and emptiness. She also works with people dealing with body image and eating-related concerns, fertility questions, and workplace stress.
Her work includes helping people recover from domestic violence and navigate family-of-origin patterns. She supports individuals coping with drug and alcohol addiction and the complications that come with co-morbidity. She is explicit about offering an affirming, inclusive approach for LGBTQ+ clients.
In sessions Heather focuses on clear goals and skills people can use right away. She talks with clients about impulse control and anger management using evidence-based, practical methods. She also helps people build better communication and healthier relationship habits.
Heather values collaboration and straightforward conversation. She asks what is working, what is not, and what small steps a person can take next. People who want concrete tools for managing strong feelings and repairing relationships may find her approach a fit.
How evidence-based methods translate to online care
Heather draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach she uses teaches emotion regulation and impulse control skills to help people manage anger and reduce reactive behaviors. This approach breaks down triggers and gives step-by-step techniques to practice in everyday situations.Another method she uses emphasizes communication skills and relationship work. It helps people identify unhelpful patterns, practice clearer requests, and repair interactions that escalate into conflict. These skills are useful for workplace frustration and family tension as well as interpersonal arguments.
Heather sees finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She works with each person to choose which methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjusts plans as progress is made. Clients and therapist check in together about what is helpful and what needs changing.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins during a work break. They also let people practice skills in real-life settings between meetings, which can speed up learning without promising specific outcomes.
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 problems, anger, and self-esteem issues, plus related areas like body image and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on evidence-based techniques and skills people can use between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Montana and works with clients in that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
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 working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.