Scott Heise, LCPC

Scott Heise is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with 14 years of clinical experience. He earned a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has worked in community mental health settings. He sees adults coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem concerns, career issues, bipolar mood concerns, and ADHD.

His background includes long-term work with people facing substance use, post-traumatic stress, personality challenges, and the frustrations of everyday life. He has experience supporting those dealing with loss, chronic health struggles, caregiver stress, and family-of-origin problems. He also lists aging and geriatric concerns among his focus areas.

In sessions he follows a client-centered approach. He blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to map patterns and build practical skills. Mindfulness and existential ideas appear in his work when people want to explore meaning and present-moment awareness.

Scott uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. He often sets clear, measurable goals together and tracks progress. He has also worked from a faith-informed perspective for those who request that element.

People who come to him for anger often learn to notice triggers, interrupt automatic reactions, and practice alternative responses. Sessions mix concrete skill-building with personal reflection. He frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on real-life changes.

How his approaches translate to online work