Heather Horvath , LPC

Heather Horvath is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) who brings a trauma-informed, eclectic approach to therapy. She views each person as the author of their own life story and collaborates with clients to examine chapters that may benefit from focused attention, improved coping strategies, and healing. Heather integrates principles from reality theory, behavioral study, and neurocognitive development, and draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices when appropriate to fit each client’s needs.

Her practice emphasizes individualized goals and flexible techniques tailored to the presenting concerns. She has worked with at-risk families involved with the child welfare system, supports inmates in rehabilitation settings, and addresses anger issues. Heather also supports clients with traumatic brain injury and those adjusting to significant changes in functioning due to illness, injury, or aging, and she offers consultation related to childcare mental health.

Heather has pursued specialized training in solution focused therapy, trauma work, grief and loss therapy, traumatic brain injury, health and rehabilitation, inmate rehabilitation, geriatric mental health, substance abuse, and anger management. She accepts clients seeking help with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, parenting, self-esteem, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and many other challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where the client’s own perspectives and goals guide the work. It helps people build self-awareness, strengthen decision-making, and grow confidence when facing life transitions or relationship issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the connections among thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is useful for clients managing intense emotions, relationship difficulties, or patterns of impulsive behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Heather works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and adapts techniques from these approaches to create a personalized plan that fits the individual.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to access consistent care around busy schedules or when in-person visits are not practical. These formats offer flexibility in how and when clients connect with licensed professionals, supporting continuity of care and more options for fitting therapy into everyday life.