Heather Engle

Evidence-based therapy focused on practical growth

LCSW, CSW Colorado

Experience: 4 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Heather

Heather Engle is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Colorado who centers her work on evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients manage difficult emotions and life challenges.

Background and approach

With four years of clinical experience, she draws on a mix of therapies including DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and trauma-focused interventions to address stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem concerns. Heather emphasizes building an accepting, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and develop practical skills for daily life.

She also attends to related issues such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia. Her practice focuses on collaborative goal-setting, helping people move toward greater resilience and clearer coping strategies.

Clients who choose to work with Heather can expect a therapist who values openness and supports each person’s path toward feeling more balanced and motivated. She frames therapy as a process that requires courage and partnership, offering guidance and therapeutic tools to support meaningful change.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical, goal-oriented techniques, which can be useful for managing anxiety, stress, and low self-esteem. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) focuses on processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional impact by using structured bilateral stimulation alongside guided recall of distressing experiences. DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) combines skills training in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to support people coping with intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to evaluate symptoms, preferences, and goals and may combine elements from different modalities to create a personalized plan that fits the client’s needs.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care without commuting, allow for ongoing skill practice between sessions, and support continuity of treatment when life circumstances change.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Heather commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and self-esteem issues, and also addresses related areas such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.

What therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?

Heather uses an integrative approach that includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, mindfulness techniques, and trauma-focused therapy to tailor treatment to each client's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has four years of professional clinical experience practicing as a licensed social worker in Colorado.

What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

Heather holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Colorado with the designation CO LCSW CSW.09929966.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she provide?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different communication preferences.

How are therapy costs and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementSelf esteem

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shame Post-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

4+ years

Licensed

Colorado

Languages

English