Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Heidi Brown Stratton, LCSW

Missouri | Online sessions in Missouri | English  |  Book with Heidi »

Compassionate social worker who listens and guides

Details

NameHeidi Brown Stratton
CredentialsLCSW
Based inMissouri
Licensed inMissouri
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice6

About Heidi

Heidi Brown Stratton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings six years of experience across many social work settings. She has worked in women’s health, alternative sentencing, and hospice. Heidi also has connections to the special needs and LGBTQ+ community and offers practical, down-to-earth help for day-to-day struggles.

Her approach is simple and respectful. She listens closely, helps people tell their stories, and tailors conversations to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on real problems like stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns so people can find workable next steps. Heidi draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She uses Client-Centered methods to make sessions feel collaborative and supportive.

Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is ready to make a change and needs guidance to begin. She also works with issues such as body image, fertility concerns, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and alternative sexual cultures including BDSM and kink. Parenting strain, career coaching, compassion fatigue, and seasonal mood shifts are other areas she addresses.

Heidi aims to create a respectful space where clients can speak openly and try new ways of coping. Her style is practical and empathetic, focusing on small, doable steps. She welcomes people who want honest, personalized support as they work toward clearer goals and better day-to-day wellbeing.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Heidi works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
  • Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
  • Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
  • Internal Family Systems: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Heidi 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 Heidi directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and client-centered work online

Heidi uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine the stories they tell about themselves and find different, more helpful ways to understand life events. This approach can be useful for relationship challenges, grief, and issues around identity or sexuality.

She also relies on Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person’s priorities. That means listening first, reflecting what is heard, and shaping goals together so the work fits each person. Motivational Interviewing is used when someone wants to make a change and needs help finding practical next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Heidi will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to emphasize and adjust the plan over time as needs change.

Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls let people use facial cues and natural conversation. Phone sessions are a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between sessions or fit brief notes and reflections into a workday. These options allow therapy to fit different schedules and communication styles.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Heidi commonly help with?

She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship or intimacy issues. Other focuses include body image, fertility, non-monogamous relationships, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps reframe personal stories, and supports small, actionable steps toward goals.

What is her background and experience?

She has six years of social work experience in women’s health, alternative sentencing, and hospice. She also has connections to the special needs and LGBTQ+ community.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Missouri.

Which languages are supported and are international clients seen?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does pricing and payment work?

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

What steps are involved to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Contacting this therapist

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