Licensed clinical social worker recordColorado
Heather Friend, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09927984
- Licensed in Michigan
- LMSW, licence 6801117005
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149026353
- Licensed in Louisiana
- LCSW, licence 19767
- NPI
- 1366083321
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Colorado
These details come from information Heather supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting support
About Heather
Heather Friend is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Colorado with eight years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, and a wide range of other concerns. Sessions focus on practical steps to manage day-to-day problems and to improve emotional clarity.
Heather uses a conversational, client-centered style that keeps sessions practical and grounded. She helps people identify what matters to them, notice unhelpful patterns, and try new skills in small, manageable steps. Sessions move at a pace set by the client and emphasize clear goals and concrete strategies rather than abstract theory.
Her background includes work with mood disorders such as depression and bipolar, attention challenges including ADHD, and issues around attachment, intimacy, and sexual expression. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, caregiver stress, and body image or eating concerns. Heather draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-oriented strategies to help with symptoms and coping.
In therapy she blends emotion-focused conversation with practical skill building. She may introduce mindfulness-based noticing, thought-behavior experiments, or emotion regulation skills when useful. The focus is on what helps someone function better at home, work, and in relationships.
Heather offers evening, weekend, and daily session options when scheduling allows, and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients can complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online flow.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take small actions in line with what matters. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and trouble making changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. Attachment-Based Therapy addresses patterns in close relationships and how early connection styles affect current relationships and emotional responses. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try strategies collaboratively. If one method does not fit, she will adapt or combine approaches to better match what the client needs and what feels doable in everyday life. The therapist’s biography does not specify session delivery methods, so confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family, and health demands and can reduce travel time. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins or phone conversations when full video is not convenient. Discuss scheduling options and session length during the initial matching and scheduling steps so sessions fit with daily routines.CAreas of focus
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, mood disorders, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals, skill-building, and paced conversation to fit everyday life.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed as an LCSW in Illinois and Colorado.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how she holds sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the provided calendar.
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