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- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Client-centered approach
About Kathryn
Kathryn Heinzen, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Wisconsin with 15 years of experience. She works with people on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, parenting and career questions. She describes her work in client-centered terms and uses cognitive behavioral and solution-focused ideas to help people make changes.
She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow what matters most to each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set small, practical goals and build momentum.
Her background includes work across a range of settings, including group homes, inpatient psychiatric care, and intensive outpatient programs. That experience informs how she supports people at different moments of life and mental health need. She also has experience with aging and geriatric issues, attachment concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, body image, caregiver stress, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
In sessions she listens and offers straightforward feedback. She helps people set realistic steps and track progress. Sessions may include journaling prompts, behavioral experiments, or specific skills practice drawn from CBT and solution-focused work.
People who prefer clear goals and practical tools may find this approach useful. She works in English and does not accept international clients. To start, a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled first session are the usual steps.
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How Kathryn’s approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what the person brings to sessions. In practice this means the therapist reflects concerns, clarifies priorities, and helps shape goals based on what matters most to the client. This approach is useful for people who want an open conversation about their problems and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, and tracking results. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That decision is reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.
If you prefer online care, confirm the session formats available before booking. The therapist’s approaches lend themselves to brief skill practice, homework such as journaling, and focused goal-setting that can fit into a weekly routine. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and support consistent progress without requiring the same travel time as in-person visits.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and related issues such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style with elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to set goals and try practical strategies.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in settings that include group homes, inpatient psychiatric care, and intensive outpatient programs.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Wisconsin.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.