- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Patricia
Patricia Heiner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and issues such as anger, addiction, and grief. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
She trained in psychology and completed a master’s degree in clinical mental health from the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs. Over the years she has worked with both civilian and military clients on concerns like PTSD, domestic violence, parenting and blended family challenges. Her background includes helping people with communication problems, body image, and coping with major life changes.
In sessions she focuses on practical skills and clearer thinking. She uses approaches that help people reduce intense reactions, manage mood swings, and solve everyday problems. This includes work on communication, boundaries, and making steady behavior changes that fit a person’s life.
Her approach includes client-centered listening alongside strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness techniques and existential questions about meaning and values also appear when they help a person make choices and stay motivated.
Patricia encourages active collaboration. People who prefer direct, skill-based work combined with reflective conversation may find her style useful. If someone needs Spanish language support, she can provide sessions in Spanish as well.
Approach to online therapy and practical methods
Patricia uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy as core parts of her work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person’s perspective so they feel heard and can identify what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, teaching concrete tools to reduce anger, anxiety, and low mood.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy techniques when emotional regulation and interpersonal skills are needed. DBT skills include distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and clearer communication methods that help with intense reactions and relationship conflict.
Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the early work. She will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, daily routine, and what feels useful in practice. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and homework tasks.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Phone calls may use less bandwidth, while video can help with learning visual skills and practicing communication. The therapist will discuss which format best fits a person’s needs and practical constraints.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, parenting concerns, and related issues listed in her profile.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical skill teaching. She mixes reflective conversation with clear behavior and coping strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience as a mental health therapist, including work with civilian and military clients.
What credential and location information is on file?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.