Dr. Heather Girardin, LPC - Therapist in Colorado

About Heather

Dr. Heather Girardin is a licensed professional counselor who combines a warm, client-centered approach with practical Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. She focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and depression.

Her work often addresses relationship and family concerns, and she keeps sessions straightforward and goal-oriented. If taking the first step feels hard, she acknowledges that and aims to make the process easier for each person. With 17 years of experience, Heather draws on real-world practice rather than jargon.

Background and approach

She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space so people can talk about what matters most. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on small, concrete steps that can help change difficult patterns. Her background includes training in client-centered therapy, which centers the person's experience and perspective.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and to practice different ways of responding. These methods are used together to make therapy both supportive and practical. Heather works from Colorado and conducts sessions in English.

She offers several online session formats to fit different needs. She emphasizes collaboration, helping each person set realistic goals and track progress along the way. People who come for help with family or relationship stress will find a counselor who listens closely and helps plan manageable changes.

She encourages people to notice small improvements and build on them over time.

Approaches and online options that fit family and personal needs

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own experience. The therapist listens with empathy and follows the person's lead to build understanding and trust. This approach helps people feel heard and supported while they consider changes in relationships and family life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and actions. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing different responses. This method can help reduce anxiety, improve mood, and strengthen communication habits in family or relationship situations.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they decide whether to emphasize more client-centered work, CBT skills, or a mix of both based on needs and progress.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people balancing family, work, and other responsibilities. Heather provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it possible to keep regular sessions, practice new skills between meetings, and stay connected without extra travel.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship and family concerns, plus related issues such as codependency, communication problems, and life purpose.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style blends client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She focuses on listening first, then learning practical ways to shift thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 17 years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational issues.

Where is she licensed and located?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado with license number CO LPC 0005208 and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 17 years
Licensed: Colorado
Languages: English

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