AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
As listed on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state licensing board and an NPI in the national registry.
Warm collaborative care
Mindfulness and ACT
45 minute sessions
About Heather
Heather Friend is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, grief, and parenting challenges. She also supports people dealing with addiction, LGBTQ concerns, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Heather communicates in plain language and aims to make therapy approachable for people who feel overwhelmed or stuck.
Her style is warm, collaborative, and paced to the client's needs. Sessions are framed as a shared process where you set goals and Heather helps you find small, practical steps forward. She focuses on recognizing strengths and building emotional clarity so everyday life feels more manageable.
Heather draws on mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral tools. Those methods are used to help people notice patterns, shift unhelpful thinking, and practice new ways of relating to themselves and others. She balances skills work with space to talk and reflect.
Heather offers a mix of scheduling options including daily, evening, and weekend appointments. Live sessions are 45 minutes and are scheduled through her calendar, and she also provides messaging support with typical responses within 24 hours. The subscription model for sessions can be canceled at any time.
She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Colorado. Heather has eight years of clinical experience and works in English. To begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling.
How mindfulness and evidence-based approaches work online
Heather often blends Mindfulness Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered listening. Mindfulness practice teaches noticing thoughts and sensations without judgment and can help with stress, anxiety, and sleep difficulties. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions toward those values while learning to live with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings. Client-centered work emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so people feel understood as they make changes.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together you can try different techniques and adjust the focus as needed so therapy fits the problem and your life.
Heather’s practice offers live 45-minute sessions that are scheduled through her calendar, plus messaging support with typical responses within 24 hours. She provides daily, evening, and weekend appointment options to help fit therapy into busy routines. If you need clarification about the exact online session options before booking, confirm them during the matching and scheduling steps.
These summaries are based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp. Listing mindfulness as an approach does not mean a therapist holds a formal mindfulness training or certificate.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heather address in sessions?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and caregiver stress, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is warm, open-minded, and collaborative. Sessions move at a pace that feels right for each person and emphasize strengths and practical steps.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has eight years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges and focuses on helping people build confidence and clarity.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and CSW practicing in Colorado.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats and scheduling options exist?
Live sessions are 45 minutes and are scheduled through her calendar; she offers daily, evening, and weekend appointments and provides messaging support between sessions.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's calendar.
Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.
