Works with
How Kathryn works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Wisconsin
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Kathryn
Kathryn Heinzen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, anger, and life transitions. Her approach is down-to-earth and focused on practical change rather than jargon.
She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. She also uses client-centered methods to make room for each person's perspective and goals. Solution-focused strategies are used to set short-term goals and build momentum when quick changes are needed.
Background and approach
Work history includes counseling in group homes, inpatient psychiatric settings, and intensive outpatient programs. Those experiences shaped a flexible style that adapts to where someone is in their journey. Kathryn also brings skills from wellness coaching and personal training when appropriate, like addressing body image and motivation.
In sessions she listens closely, offers straightforward feedback, and challenges people when that helps growth. She supports practical tools such as journaling, mindfulness, and behavioral experiments. Conversations move toward concrete steps people can try between sessions.
Kathryn works with adults facing concerns such as depression, addictions, relationship and parenting stress, ADHD, and career shifts. She also addresses aging and caregiver issues, end-of-life concerns, and feelings of isolation. People who want clear goals and steady support tend to find her approach helpful.
What Kathryn works with
Everything Kathryn lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Kathryn's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathryn lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Kathryn’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening first and following the person's priorities. Kathryn uses this approach to understand what matters most and to shape goals that feel doable and relevant. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot thought patterns that lead to upset and practice different behaviors to reduce symptoms. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and anger management.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Kathryn will talk with each person about their needs, try techniques together, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She aims to combine tools so they match a person's goals, whether that means short-term problem solving or steadier skill-building over time.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well when a camera is not convenient or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit sessions into work, family, or caregiving schedules while keeping therapy consistent.
Questions people ask about Kathryn
What kinds of concerns does Kathryn help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes. Additional focuses include caregiving, body image, and end-of-life concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and supportive while also direct when change is needed. She listens closely, sets goals with the person, and recommends practical homework like journaling and mindfulness.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has 15 years of experience working in group homes, inpatient psychiatric settings, and intensive outpatient programs. That background shaped a flexible approach for different points in recovery.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Wisconsin.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available online?
Sessions can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.