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Dr. Heather Girardin, LPC
Colorado
Dr. Heather Girardin, LPC - Stress and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Family and midlife concerns
About Heather
Dr. Heather Girardin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with 17 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family problems, low self-esteem, and depression. Her work often focuses on practical steps that reduce worry and improve daily functioning.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and small behavior changes that make a difference day to day. She also uses a client-centered stance that emphasizes listening and responding to what each person brings to a session. Conversations are direct and focused on what the person wants to change now.
Typical sessions include talking through current problems, trying short exercises in session, and setting small tasks to practice between meetings. Heather pays attention to patterns around communication, attachment, and motivation, and she helps people notice the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions are practical and goal-oriented without technical language.
She has additional experience with aging and geriatric concerns, codependency, midlife transitions, and issues like jealousy or impulsivity. She also works with people facing divorce or separation and those feeling isolated or unsure about life purpose.
Heather provides care in English and does not work with international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How her approaches apply to online therapy
Dr. Girardin uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions often include brief skill practice, thought records, and small behavioral experiments that translate well to a remote setting and daily life.She also uses a client-centered approach that focuses on listening and responding to what the person says is most important. That approach helps prioritize goals the client brings and shapes the practical steps they want to try between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT techniques, client-centered conversations, or a mix fits best based on goals and personal preference. She checks in regularly and adjusts the focus as needs change.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions useful for working on communication patterns, mood management, and practicing real-time skills in everyday contexts.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like codependency and communication problems.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. This involves short in-session exercises and practical tasks to try between meetings.
What is her background and experience?
Heather has 17 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life-stage concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Colorado.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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