Heidi Skattebo

Heidi Skattebo is a licensed counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. She aims to make the first step easier by offering calm, straightforward support. Heidi encourages people to talk about what is happening and what they want to change. She keeps sessions focused and practical. Heidi listens for patterns that increase distress and works with clients to try different ways of responding. This can include building coping skills for life changes, addressing motivation and confidence, and finding ways to reduce compulsive or impulsive behavior. Heidi has four years of professional experience and holds the LPC and LPCC credentials. Her background includes supporting people dealing with grief, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, and career stress. She also addresses issues that can overlap, such as ADHD, bipolar concerns, and co-morbidity. Additional areas Heidi addresses include adoption and foster care questions, autism and Asperger Syndrome related concerns, communication and commitment issues, and problems related to isolation or family separation. She helps people who are coping with domestic violence, infidelity, and other relationship stressors by focusing on clear goals and safer choices. Sessions are described as nonjudgmental and supportive. Heidi works to create an environment where clients feel heard and can try new coping strategies. She encourages small steps and practical tools that fit daily life.

How evidence-based techniques fit into online care

Heidi uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and behavior change. One common approach she relies on teaches clear coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and step-by-step plans to handle overwhelming moments. These tools aim to reduce reactivity and build steady routines.

Another approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing them with small experiments. This helps people see which beliefs are keeping problems in place and try alternative responses to improve mood and confidence. Both approaches are useful for anger, compulsive behaviors, and problems with motivation.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. This is a team effort that often changes over time as progress is made.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks. Some formats also let people use phone-only check-ins when bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Ask about the practical options available when you set up your first appointment.