Therapist profile
Heather Friend, LCSW, CSW
Colorado
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Colorado / CSW.09927984; LMSW, Michigan / 6801117005; LCSW, Illinois / 149026353; LCSW, Louisiana / 19767
- NPI1366083321
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationColorado
About
- Anger management
- Relationship strain
- DBT skills
About Heather
Heather Friend is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - practicing in Colorado with eight years of experience. She works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting challenges, addictions, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Heather also supports people dealing with ADHD, depression, bipolar, sleep and eating struggles, and career or life changes.
She keeps sessions straightforward and collaborative. Heather uses practical conversation and skill-building to help clients notice patterns and try different responses. She emphasizes pacing the work to fit each person's needs and comfort level.
Heather draws from several therapy approaches to guide sessions. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas shape how she attends to relationships and emotional connection. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and distress tolerance are priorities.
Sessions are described as 45 minutes and can be scheduled at times that fit daily life, including evenings and weekends. Heather allows messaging between sessions and typically replies within 24 hours. The clinic model uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location.
People new to her work begin by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling a first session. Heather aims to help clients become more grounded and able to manage stressful moments with clearer choices and practical tools.
How sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to remote work
Heather commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and chronic patterns of avoidance. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors, which helps with anger, depression, and sleep or eating problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Heather works collaboratively to decide which methods fit a client's goals and preferences. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts the work as needed so sessions stay practical and goal-focused.
The profile indicates sessions are 45 minutes, offered at times that include evenings and weekends, and messaging between sessions is available with typical replies within 24 hours. Because the listed session arrangements may change, confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking. The subscription billing model mentioned allows cancellation at any time. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, shorten commutes, or use phone-only check-ins when video is difficult.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Colorado, Michigan, Illinois, Louisiana
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with adults on snapping, built-up resentment, frustration at work, and reactions to others' anger. Anger is listed among the concerns she supports.
How would she approach anger in sessions?
Heather uses a mix of practical techniques and conversation. She may introduce DBT skills for emotion regulation and CBT strategies to change reactive patterns.
What is her clinical background?
Heather has eight years of experience as a clinical social worker. She names several approaches she uses, including ACT, CBT, DBT, Attachment-Based, and Client-Centered therapy.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado with licensure listed for IL LCSW and CO LCSW.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are accepted according to the profile information provided.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the calendar.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.