Patricia Heiner, LPC

Patricia Heiner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2006 and completed a master’s in Clinical Mental Health from the University of Colorado Colorado Springs in 2010. Her training and years of practice have included work with both English and Spanish speaking clients across civilian and military communities, addressing a wide range of concerns such as couples and family counseling, parenting and blended family issues, post traumatic stress, domestic violence, communication skills, depression, anxiety, emotional and sexual abuse, life transitions, divorce, immigration challenges, and addictions.

Patricia’s approach is accepting, encouraging, and welcoming. She focuses on creating a supportive, emotionally safe space where people can explore their experiences, develop coping strategies, and work toward meaningful change. She often uses evidence informed methods that match a person’s needs while honoring each person’s values and pace.

Recognizing that seeking help takes courage, Patricia frames therapy as a personal investment in wellbeing and growth. She aims to partner with clients as they navigate change, build skills, and pursue greater balance in relationships, work, and day to day life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia integrates client centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) into her online practice. Client centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, helping people feel heard and empowered as they explore personal goals and values; it is useful for relationship concerns, self esteem, and navigating life changes. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that contribute to difficulties in daily functioning.

She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are central concerns. DBT provides concrete skills for coping with intense emotions, reducing impulsive responses, and improving communication in relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as therapy progresses to ensure the best fit. This collaborative stance helps clients learn skills that feel relevant and sustainable.

Online therapy with Patricia is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text based messaging, which supports flexibility for busy schedules, remote living situations, or those who prefer different communication styles. These options make it easier to attend sessions consistently and to practice skills between meetings with the guidance of a licensed professional.