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Entry 091529Louisiana / United States

Heather Kleckinger-Craven

Heather Kleckinger-Craven, LPC

Louisiana 19 years in practice

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Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Addictions

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  • CBT
  • Solution-Focused
  • Goal setting

About Heather

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 19 years of experience, Heather Kleckinger-Craven helps people address stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, grief, and related issues. She uses practical, goal-focused work in sessions and favors approaches that produce clear, everyday changes.

Heather emphasizes identifying skills and small steps clients can use between meetings. She and the client set specific goals and review progress each session. That tracking helps show what is changing and when a different plan is needed.

Sessions focus on problem solving and building useful habits. Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term targets and notice even small improvements.

She has worked across many common concerns, including intimacy issues, sleep troubles, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Heather also supports people dealing with co-morbidity, process addictions, personality issues, social anxiety, and the stresses of divorce or family of origin problems.

Heather describes her work as collaborative and practical. Clients can expect straightforward goal-setting, skill practice between sessions, and regular review of what is or is not working. Her approach is aimed at clear changes that make everyday life easier.

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How her approaches work in online sessions

Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients spot and change thought patterns that affect mood and behavior. CBT typically involves learning small skills, practicing them between meetings, and checking results in later sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on setting short-term, concrete goals and noticing even minor improvements over time.

Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Heather will work with the client to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She reviews progress regularly and adjusts the plan when something isn't working.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weekday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find virtual work helps them practice skills in real-life settings between meetings, and Heather's goal-focused methods translate well to that model.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Co-morbidityDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shamePersonality disordersProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

19+ years

Listed in

Louisiana

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, grief, intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches guide goal-setting and practical skill development during sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 19 years of experience working in the mental health field.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Louisiana.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for?

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

How do I begin the process?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Heather Kleckinger-Craven

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