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Christine Heikkenen-Black, LPC
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Christine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Christine. View 8 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Colorado
Recent reviews
Christine is the best! She has a lot of wisdom, both as a therapist and someone with extensive life experience. She knows when to listen and be supportive and when to push and challenge my patterns of thought and behavior. My life is better for having worked with her. She is highly recommended!
More about Christine
- 9 years' experience
- Female
- LPC
I am licensed in Colorado and Virginia with 7 years of professional counseling experience working with adolescents and families both in the school setting as well as private settings. In addition I am a licensed addiction counselor, a licensed Special Education teacher, and have numerous licenses in all subjects Education, having worked in school systems for most of my career. My true passion is using Gottman therapy to help families, individuals and couples develop strong relationships based on understanding and mutual respect. I have experience working with clients providing behavioral, emotional/trauma, substance abuse, brain injury, intellectual and developmental counseling as both a Counselor and a licensed Certified Rehabilitative Counselor. Additionally I have completed all three levels of Gottman Clinical Trainings, as well as being a Seven Principles of Marriage Educator and Bringing Baby Home Educator. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, & trauma and abuse. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It is important to me to listen carefully and patiently to you, and to make sure I am meeting your needs. The step to start therapy can be anxiety provoking in itself, and I am here in order to help you take the necessary steps you need to take. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!
Specialties
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Coaching
Attachment issues
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Christine Heikkenen-Black's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194349043.
- LPC · Colorado · LPC.0018611 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Christine Heikkenen-Black
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
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Christine is the best! She has a lot of wisdom, both as a therapist and someone with extensive life experience. She knows when to listen and be supportive and when to push and challenge my patterns of thought and behavior. My life is better for having worked with her. She is highly recommended!
Christine is smart, intuitive, and no fluff. I’ve found a lot of comfort speaking with her because I know she’s listening intently and will Call me out when needed
Christine is great at listening to all of my concerns and giving me reasonable solutions to try. When I start straying off the course of action, she brings me back to center and reminds me to keep trying. Some days that's not what I want, but it's what I need.
Christine has been a saving grace to me during a time in my life where everything feels unstable, ever-changing, and just unpredictable. She's been so kind, so honest, so supportive, and is simply someone who listens and cares. She tells things straightforward and gives multiple outlooks on a situation. She made me feel safe enough to cry, to explain all of my fears, and all of my frustrations. I loved actually seeing and feeling the change that I underwent in the months I worked with her and loved how she actively checked in on me throughout the week.
She is everything I was looking for. Supportive, informative and caring.
CHB is the best I've encountered in the 5+ years looking. Great listener with extensive knowledge and tailors a plan for you based on those great listening skills.
I really am super happy with my therapist. She is wonderful at listening to my concerns and letting me know what is valid and what is probably not the best use of my time to be worried about. I really appreciate her honesty and feel like she genuinely wants me to succeed. She gives great advice but can also tell me the things that are hard to hear. That makes me feel even more heard when she validates that I have reasons to be frustrated in certain scenarios.
Frequently asked questions
Does Christine Heikkenen-Black offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Christine Heikkenen-Black works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Christine Heikkenen-Black speak?
Christine Heikkenen-Black speaks English.
How many years of experience does Christine Heikkenen-Black have?
Christine Heikkenen-Black has 9 years of experience.
Where is Christine Heikkenen-Black licensed to practice?
Christine Heikkenen-Black is licensed to practice in Colorado.
Does Christine Heikkenen-Black accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Christine Heikkenen-Black does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Christine Heikkenen-Black offer?
Christine Heikkenen-Black offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Christine Heikkenen-Black?
Christine Heikkenen-Black can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Christine Heikkenen-Black?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.
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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.