Patricia Heiner, LPC
Supportive counseling for growth and life changes
- English and Spanish therapy
- Trauma informed support
- Families and relationships focus
About Patricia Heiner
Patricia Heiner, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor in Colorado with 15 years of experience as a mental health therapist. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2006 and completed a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health at the University of Colorado in Colorado Springs in 2010. Over the course of her work, she has supported both English- and Spanish-speaking clients, including civilian and military communities, across a wide range of concerns.
Her clinical background includes couples counseling and family counseling, as well as support for parenting and blended-family dynamics. She also works with challenges such as depression, anxiety, communication difficulties, life transitions, divorce, immigration-related stressors, addictions, and military individual and family issues. Patricia has experience addressing trauma-related concerns including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), domestic violence, and emotional and sexual abuse.
Patricia’s style is accepting, encouraging, and welcoming. She focuses on creating an emotionally safe space where clients can process experiences, build insight, and move toward meaningful growth. She recognizes that reaching out for help often takes courage and views therapy as a personal investment in self-improvement and positive change.
Her clinical background includes couples counseling and family counseling, as well as support for parenting and blended-family dynamics. She also works with challenges such as depression, anxiety, communication difficulties, life transitions, divorce, immigration-related stressors, addictions, and military individual and family issues. Patricia has experience addressing trauma-related concerns including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), domestic violence, and emotional and sexual abuse.
Patricia’s style is accepting, encouraging, and welcoming. She focuses on creating an emotionally safe space where clients can process experiences, build insight, and move toward meaningful growth. She recognizes that reaching out for help often takes courage and views therapy as a personal investment in self-improvement and positive change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentBlended family issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Patricia Heiner have?
Patricia Heiner has 15 years of experience providing mental health therapy.
Is Patricia Heiner a licensed therapist?
Yes. Patricia Heiner is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Colorado. Her license is CO LPC 0012889.
In which languages does Patricia Heiner provide therapy?
Patricia Heiner provides therapy in English and Spanish.
Where is Patricia Heiner located?
Patricia Heiner is located in Colorado.
How can I work with Patricia Heiner as my therapist?
You can work with Patricia Heiner through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what fits your schedule.
Does Patricia Heiner work with international clients?
No. Patricia Heiner does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Patricia Heiner cost?
The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Online Therapy Grounded in Practical Skills and Support
Patricia Heiner draws from several evidence-informed approaches to help clients make sense of what they are experiencing and take workable steps forward. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings at their own pace, which can be especially helpful during stressful life changes, grief, or relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients notice unhelpful patterns in thoughts and behaviors and practice new ways of responding. This structured, skills-based approach is often used for concerns like anxiety, depression, and coping with day-to-day stressors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can support people who feel overwhelmed or stuck in intense emotional cycles.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Patricia collaborates with each client to clarify goals, understand preferences, and choose strategies that fit the client’s needs and pace over time.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to stay consistent with therapy, fit sessions into a busy schedule, and access support from a comfortable setting.