Heidi Strater, LCSW
Practical therapy for mood and life stressors
Details
| Name | Heidi Strater |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Heidi
Heidi Strater is a licensed clinical social worker with 25 years of experience supporting adults in Florida. She focuses on mood disorders, anxiety, and the stresses that come with caregiving and long-term health issues. Her style is direct and warm, aimed at helping people steady themselves and make workable changes.
Clients can expect straightforward conversations about what is happening now and what matters most. Heidi listens to each person's story and helps name patterns that make life harder.
Background and approach
She draws on narrative ideas to help clients rewrite parts of their story that feel stuck or limiting. She also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on the person's goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are added when practical steps and skills can reduce symptoms.
Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation and stress coping when those skills are needed. Heidi has worked extensively with depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and addiction concerns. She has a history of supporting people facing grief, relationship strain, and major life changes.
Caregiver stress and issues that come with aging or chronic illness are a regular part of her caseload. People who come to Heidi often want clear options and simple practices they can use between sessions. She emphasizes collaboration and respects each person's pace when making changes.
Sessions are offered in English and take place through video, phone, chat, or messaging.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief among the things Heidi works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Heidi among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: 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 skills-based therapy work online
Heidi uses Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from difficult problems and retell parts of their life story in a way that supports healthier choices. This approach helps when past events or long-held beliefs keep someone stuck.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on the person's own goals and values, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to teach concrete tools for managing mood and anxiety. CBT offers practical steps and exercises that reduce symptoms and change unhelpful thinking patterns.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will ask about goals, try approaches that fit the person's situation, and adjust over time based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions stay relevant.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for hands-on skill practice and a closer sense of connection. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and messaging work for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or when a shorter touchpoint during the day fits best. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of issues does Heidi focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, grief, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is conversational and collaborative. She combines narrative listening with practical skill-building to help people make small, meaningful changes.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker to her practice, including long-term work with mood and anxiety disorders.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Florida-based clinician and holds the credential LCSW, signifying Licensed Clinical Social Worker status in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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