- Client-centered approach
- CBT tools
- 17 years experience
About Heather
Dr. Heather Girardin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado who brings a gentle, client-centered style to sessions. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She aims to make the first steps into therapy feel achievable. Many people come to her when life feels overwhelming or relationships become strained.
Heather uses Client-Centered Therapy to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be spoken plainly. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small, practical changes. Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on what matters to the client right now.
Across 17 years of practice, Heather has worked with issues like attachment concerns, codependency, communication problems, divorce and separation, and midlife transitions. She also supports people facing aging and geriatric questions, isolation or loneliness, and struggles with life purpose and self-love. Her approach combines listening with concrete steps to reduce distress.
People who meet with her can expect a calm, respectful setting where the therapist helps guide the conversation without taking over. Heather encourages clear goals and regular check-ins to track progress. She stresses practical strategies that fit everyday life and can be adjusted as needs change.
How Client-Centered Work and CBT Translate Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and following the client's lead. Online sessions using this approach let people step through concerns at their own pace while a therapist reflects and helps sort feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small changes to see what helps. That method is useful for anxiety, low mood, and unhelpful patterns like rumination or avoidance.Figuring out which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their needs and goals and recommend a path that fits. Many clients try a mix of listening-focused work and practical CBT exercises until they find what feels most helpful.
Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-ins when a short follow-up is helpful. It also makes it possible to continue regular meetings while managing work, caregiving, or mobility concerns. Licensed professionals can adapt pacing and homework to what works in everyday life, helping people practice new skills between sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Credentials
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, low self-esteem, and depression. She also addresses codependency, communication problems, and midlife or life-purpose questions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her work is mainly client-centered, creating an open and nonjudgmental space. She blends that with CBT techniques to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 17 years of professional experience supporting people through a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
In which languages can I meet with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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