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Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP (she, her)

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363 West Drake Road, Suite 2, Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Available both in-person and online
363 West Drake Road Suite 2 Fort Collins, CO 80526
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Help has been put off for awhile… You have "family issues” and often times feel so alone. Racing heart beat, everything feeling like it’s closing in, feelings of panic are all too common. You might be tired of coping with substances/ medications. Feeling rested doesn’t happen anymore, and sometimes the whole night is spent worrying. You always find a reason for not getting help. Life is just too busy with work and other stuff going on. Overwhelm takes over a lot. But, you are tired of living this way… Life is just too hard… You may be looking for a more holistic experience, or help with some spiritual stuck-ness as well.
I provide empathy, warmth, and compassion to be with your struggles, and to help you to move through feeling stuck to a state of feeling well in a safe environment. We look at how the four elements exist inside of us— our emotions, our thoughts, our spirit, and our body— and how you can heal yourself with remembering how empowered you are.
If you’re ready to take the next step to heal or just work through some stuff, you can call, email, or text to contact me. You can also use the contact form on my website to connect with me. We can schedule your free 15 minute consultation or your first appointment. I’d be happy to answer your questions and look forward to talking with you.
Call or Heather L Parente now for a free 15 minute consultation - (970) 638-7556

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Drake Professional Park

363 West Drake Road

Suite 2

Fort Collins, CO 80526 map

(970) 638-7556
My website
I offer in-person sessions at my office, online sessions, or I may also be able to travel to your place of residence if you're interested.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Sleep or Insomnia 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (970) 638-7556
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Drake Professional Park

363 West Drake Road

Suite 2

Fort Collins, CO 80526 map

(970) 638-7556
My website
I offer in-person sessions at my office, online sessions, or I may also be able to travel to your place of residence if you're interested.
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Sleep or Insomnia 
$120 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $120

Payment Methods

Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Foster Source
  • Friday Health
  • Justice Reskill
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • SelectHealth
  • TriWest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
  • Out of Network
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If you would like to use insurance benefits, I am paneled with the ones listed, as well as others not listed- ask me! I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions about payment.
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (970) 638-7556
"
If you would like to use insurance benefits, I am paneled with the ones listed, as well as others not listed- ask me! I can also provide a superbill for out-of-network clients and help with reimbursement. Please reach out with any questions about payment.
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (970) 638-7556

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Colorado / LPC.0018020 Heather L Parente
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 10 years
  • Attended Lenoir Rhyne University in Asheville, NC, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduated 2018
  • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from National Certified Counselor (NCC) through National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) 1096439 / 2018
  • Certificate from Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) through Evergreen Certifications 224879 / 2024
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As a National Certified Counselor, I provide trauma-informed and research-based approaches to help get to the root of your challenges.
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (970) 638-7556
"
As a National Certified Counselor, I provide trauma-informed and research-based approaches to help get to the root of your challenges.
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (970) 638-7556

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Sleep or Insomnia

Expertise

  • Anger Management
  • Body Image
  • Coping Skills
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Grief
  • Issues of Race and Multi-culturalism
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Veterans
  • Women's Issues
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We will work on challenging your thoughts together, in a supportive way, to transform yourself into healthier thinking patterns. I may encourage you to get out of your head and into your body, to move into stronger ways of well-being. We may investigate the internal parts of yourself that make you act certain ways, or look at actions that you are doing that aren't working anymore.
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (970) 638-7556
"
We will work on challenging your thoughts together, in a supportive way, to transform yourself into healthier thinking patterns. I may encourage you to get out of your head and into your body, to move into stronger ways of well-being. We may investigate the internal parts of yourself that make you act certain ways, or look at actions that you are doing that aren't working anymore.
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (970) 638-7556

Client Focus

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Native American

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Age

Adults
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied
Gay Allied
Intersex Allied
Lesbian Allied
Little Person Allied
Non-Binary Allied
Queer Allied
Racial Justice Allied
Single Parent
Transgender Allied

Ethnicity

Hispanic and Latino
Native American

Religion

Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • Energy Psychology
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Feminist
  • Integrative
  • Interpersonal
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Multicultural
  • Person-Centered
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused
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Each person is unique with what they need. At the beginning of our work together, it is important to commit to attending more frequent sessions so that you will start to feel better faster. In our sessions, we look at different ways of being, doing, and thinking. By staying consistent with attending therapy, with some reflective work between sessions, the results of your effort will show.
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (970) 638-7556
"
Each person is unique with what they need. At the beginning of our work together, it is important to commit to attending more frequent sessions so that you will start to feel better faster. In our sessions, we look at different ways of being, doing, and thinking. By staying consistent with attending therapy, with some reflective work between sessions, the results of your effort will show.
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (970) 638-7556

Location

Primary Location

Drake Professional Park

363 West Drake Road

Suite 2

Fort Collins, CO 80526

(970) 638-7556
"
I offer in-person sessions at my office, online sessions, or I may also be able to travel to your place of residence if you're interested.
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (970) 638-7556
"
I offer in-person sessions at my office, online sessions, or I may also be able to travel to your place of residence if you're interested.
Photo of Heather L Parente, Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Heather L Parente
Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, LPC, NCC, CCTP
Call for a free consultation now - (970) 638-7556