- Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family patterns
About Heather
Heather Hundtoft is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana with seven years of experience. She works with adults managing stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, anger, and self-esteem issues. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients through this listing.
Heather focuses on how patterns from the family someone grew up in affect current relationships and behavior. She helps people notice repeating roles and communication habits that cause friction. She also supports those coping with codependency, guilt and shame, and problems with body image or eating-related concerns.
In session Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps conversation practical. People can expect to talk through communication problems, impulse control, and ways to reduce workplace or caregiver stress. She also supports recovery from drug and alcohol problems and the complex effects of domestic violence when clients bring those issues to therapy.
Heather aims to help people build clearer boundaries and healthier relationship habits. She works with questions about fertility, sexuality, and intimate relationships when clients raise them. Her practice includes supporting LGBTQ+ clients and attending to the ways family-of-origin patterns shape identity and behavior.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Cost varies by location, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session formats before booking so arrangements match your needs.
How Heather uses evidence-based approaches online
Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on present-day patterns and behavior. One common approach helps people identify and change repetitive relationship roles that began in childhood. It involves mapping those patterns and practicing new communication and boundary skills to reduce conflict and distress.Another approach emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions like anger and anxiety. This involves learning short coping strategies, checking habits that escalate tension, and rehearsing calmer responses to triggering situations. These skills are practical and can be used between sessions to handle work or caregiver stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their situation and goals. She discusses options, tests what helps, and adjusts the plan based on progress and preferences.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. Some formats also let people choose sessions without video when that better fits the moment. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help clients apply new skills in everyday life.
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Primary focus
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and family-related problems including family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical conversation and problem solving in sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Heather has seven years of professional experience as a clinician.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW practicing in Montana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not accepted through this listing.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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