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Kathryn Heinzen, LPC
Wisconsin
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Life Changes
See online therapy options- CBT
- Client-centered work
- Solution-focused steps
About Kathryn
Kathryn Heinzen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Wisconsin with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, career concerns, parenting strain, and life transitions. Kathryn also addresses ADHD and compassion fatigue among other challenges.
She uses straightforward, goal-focused methods in sessions. Kathryn draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, and on client-centered and solution-focused strategies to set practical steps forward. She blends trauma-focused techniques when past events are affecting current day-to-day functioning.
Her background includes work in group homes, inpatient psychiatric care, and intensive outpatient settings. That variety means she has experience supporting people at different stages of recovery and adjustment. She has also worked with issues related to body image and weight with her experience as a personal trainer.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and small experiments clients can try between meetings. Conversations often include skill building for managing anxiety, problem-solving around relationships or work, and planning for life changes. Kathryn uses journaling and mindfulness as tools when they fit the client’s goals.
People who prefer a practical, structured approach to changing thoughts and behaviors may find this style useful. The emphasis is on identifying patterns, testing new responses, and reviewing what works in everyday life.
How Kathryn uses structured approaches in online sessions
Kathryn uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT sessions often include setting small, measurable goals and practicing new skills between meetings, which can help with anxiety, depression, and managing mood fluctuations.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the client’s own priorities. That approach emphasizes listening and reflecting so the client’s goals guide the pacing and topics covered. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify immediate, practical steps and to build on what is already working in someone’s life.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work together. Kathryn will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and recommend which methods to try first. The decision about which techniques to use is collaborative and may change as progress is reviewed.
Please confirm the available session formats before booking, as formats were not specified in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins during a workday. They also let people use quieter surroundings or choose shorter sessions when that better fits their schedule.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addictions, anger, parenting strain, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic approach?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and solution-focused methods to set concrete steps and skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in settings such as group homes, an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and intensive outpatient programs.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the next steps to begin?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.
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