Christine Heikkenen-Black

Christine Heikkenen-Black is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Colorado with nine years of counseling experience. She helps people manage anxiety, stress, relationship problems, and life changes using practical, collaborative methods. Her approach emphasizes listening closely and shaping sessions to each person's needs.

She combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to address concerns like panic attacks, trauma, addictions, and communication problems. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings, such as behavior experiments, values-based goals, and communication practice.

Christine has a background working in school settings and private counseling, and she draws on that experience when supporting clients through transitions like divorce, career shifts, and midlife changes. She also works with people coping with chronic pain, illness, or disability and those navigating financial or parenting stresses.

Therapy with her tends to be straightforward and supportive. She aims to make the first steps less overwhelming by listening, checking goals, and making a plan that feels manageable. The work often blends skill-building with talking through emotions and relationships.

Clients can expect a compassionate presence, a focus on practical strategies, and collaborative goal-setting. Christine explains options, discusses what might help most, and adjusts the plan as needs evolve.

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