- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Family of origin issues
About Heather
Heather Kleckinger-Craven is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana with 19 years of experience. She focuses on practical skills and goal-setting to address stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship concerns, and family of origin issues. Sessions center on finding what works in daily life and tracking small changes over time.
In session she emphasizes clear goals and regular review. That means setting straightforward aims together, checking progress, and trying different approaches when something is not helping. This makes it easier to notice small but useful shifts in mood, sleep, or relationships.
She uses approaches that are action-oriented. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and immediate steps a person can take to move forward.
Heather also works with grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include co-morbidity, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, personality disorders, process addictions like gambling or pornography, social anxiety, and bipolar-related concerns. She frames these topics in concrete skills and short-term goals.
Her way of working is collaborative and practical. Clients can expect clear steps, regular check-ins, and intentional adjustments when goals need to change. The emphasis is on usable strategies that fit everyday life and relationships.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and some addictive patterns because it breaks concerns into specific thoughts and actions that can be adjusted.She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on immediate steps and strengths. This approach looks for small, practical changes someone can try right away to move toward a stated goal or reduce daily stress.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their needs, goals, and preferences. Over the first few sessions she reviews progress and suggests different strategies when needed so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone's day. They can also let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that helps them engage. Licensed professionals help clients find the session rhythm and format that best fits everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Heather works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, relationship and family of origin issues, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleep concerns, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses goal-driven, practical work. Sessions focus on setting goals, reviewing progress, and trying different strategies when needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 19 years of experience working in mental health and counseling roles in Louisiana.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Louisiana and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with people outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and paid?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Looking for someone else? Find them by surname.