Scott Heise , LCPC

Scott Heise is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Freeport, Illinois, with 14 years of experience in community mental health settings. He combines practical training and years of clinical work to help people navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship struggles, mood disorders, and challenges such as grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, and career transitions. He also works with clients facing bipolar disorder, ADHD, stress related to caregiving or chronic illness, and difficulties tied to family of origin or attachment issues.

He earned a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Trinity International University in Deerfield, Illinois, in 2009. The LCPC credential indicates state licensure to provide clinical mental health counseling, reflecting advanced training and supervised practice. Scott describes his approach as empathetic, goal oriented, and client centered, focusing on collaboration and practical steps that fit each person’s situation.

In therapy he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused methods, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, motivational interviewing, and logotherapy, tailoring those tools to meet specific goals. When helpful, he can offer a faith-informed perspective and integrate spiritual practices such as prayer into sessions at the client’s request. He aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental environment and to support people as they set objectives, process trauma, and build the skills needed to move forward.