Heather Horvath, LPC
Compassionate counselor who values life stories
Details
| Name | Heather Horvath |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Heather
Heather Horvath is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan. She approaches therapy as a way to look closely at the stories people tell about their lives and how those stories affect daily coping. Her style is down-to-earth and practical, aimed at helping people find clearer ways to manage stress, anxiety, grief, and big life changes.
Heather draws on Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered techniques and cognitive behavioral tools. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of her and on small changes that build over time.
Background and approach
She uses straightforward skills like grounding, thought work, and communication practice when they fit the client’s goals. Heather has three years of formal experience as an LPC and a longer history working with community agencies and correctional settings. That background contributes to a practical approach with people facing complex challenges like trauma, addiction, chronic illness, caregiving stress, and recovery after brain injury.
In a typical session she listens first, then helps name patterns and options. The work can include problem-solving, emotion regulation skills, and looking at life stories to find new meanings. Clients who prefer a collaborative, narrative-focused process tend to find her approach clear and useful.
Heather offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit busy schedules. She welcomes people who want a calm, steady therapist to help them sort through difficult emotions and make manageable changes.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger management among the things Heather works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Heather among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Heather directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Heather directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and skills-based approaches work online
Heather uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their struggles, which can reduce the hold of painful memories or unhelpful labels. She pairs that with client-centered care that puts the person's priorities first, offering listening and reflection to clarify goals.She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and practice alternative ways of responding. CBT tools are useful for anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and mood challenges because they break down problems into concrete steps and short experiments.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then shape sessions around what feels most useful. Together they decide whether to focus on story work, skill building, or a mix of both based on needs and progress.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is helpful for in-depth conversation and skills practice, phone works well when bandwidth is low, live chat can be a brief check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, and other commitments.
Common questions about this listing
What issues does Heather address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe Heather's therapeutic style?
Her style blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered listening and cognitive behavioral tools. She focuses on stories people tell about their lives and on practical skills to change unhelpful patterns.
What is her clinical and professional background?
Heather holds a license as a professional counselor and has three years of experience as an LPC, plus additional work history with community agencies and correctional settings.
Where is Heather located and licensed?
She practices in Michigan and holds the credential MI LPC as listed.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Heather offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Session cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heather?
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