Kathryn Heinzen , LPC

Kathryn Heinzen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience, licensed in Kansas and Wisconsin. As an LPC she holds a professional counseling credential that reflects training and supervised practice in mental health care. She has supported people across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to adults and older adults, bringing experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, stress management, career transitions, and major life changes.

Her background includes work in group homes, an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and intensive outpatient programs, giving her familiarity with a wide range of care settings and levels of need. She is also a certified personal trainer and has assisted clients managing weight loss and body image concerns, integrating awareness of physical wellbeing with emotional health. Kathryn has helped clients facing grief, addictions, parenting and family issues, anger, ADHD, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

Her counseling style is warm, compassionate, and supportive while also inviting clients to take steps toward growth. She meets clients where they are, listens attentively, and collaborates on clear, achievable goals. Kathryn draws from approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, journaling, and positive psychology to tailor care to each person. She welcomes those who are ready to commit to change and aims to empower clients as they work toward greater wellbeing.

Approaches Kathryn Uses for Online Therapy

Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and support to help the person explore feelings and priorities; this approach is helpful for people needing validation and a safe space to process life challenges.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT tends to work well for mood concerns, anxiety, and coping with life transitions.

Solution-focused therapy emphasizes setting clear, achievable goals and identifying strengths and resources that lead to concrete changes. It can be especially effective for clients seeking targeted progress on specific issues like relationship conflicts, career decisions, or problem-solving.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Kathryn collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts techniques over time as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine elements from different models to create a personalized plan.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to access care from home, work, or on the go. These options support continuity of care and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their routines and comfort levels.