- Thoughts and habits
- Trauma-informed care
- Values-based action
About Heidi
Heidi Whyte is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and life changes. She speaks plainly and aims to make therapy feel workable for busy lives. Heidi focuses on everyday thoughts and habits so clients can move toward clearer goals and steadier routines.
Heidi draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build new routines. She also brings acceptance and commitment ideas to help people commit to values-based action when life feels overwhelming.
Her work is trauma-informed and centered on respect, empathy, and practical steps. Sessions are shaped around an individual’s strengths and immediate needs, with a focus on what the person wants to change right now. Heidi adapts her style to be solution-minded while allowing space to process difficult emotions.
With seven years of clinical experience, Heidi has supported people coping with grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues like body image, caregiver stress, and long-term health challenges.
Her Montana practice aims to make therapy approachable and useful. To start, people complete a short intake and work together with Heidi to set goals and decide what practical steps will help most.
Heidi draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and build new routines. She also brings acceptance and commitment ideas to help people commit to values-based action when life feels overwhelming.
Her work is trauma-informed and centered on respect, empathy, and practical steps. Sessions are shaped around an individual’s strengths and immediate needs, with a focus on what the person wants to change right now. Heidi adapts her style to be solution-minded while allowing space to process difficult emotions.
With seven years of clinical experience, Heidi has supported people coping with grief, relationship strain, parenting stress, sleep and eating concerns, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues like body image, caregiver stress, and long-term health challenges.
Her Montana practice aims to make therapy approachable and useful. To start, people complete a short intake and work together with Heidi to set goals and decide what practical steps will help most.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Montana
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Heidi uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice thought patterns and try new behaviors that can change daily routines and mood. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, sleep and eating concerns, and habit change.She also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps even when difficult emotions show up. That work helps people who are managing ongoing stress, grief, or chronic health challenges.
Finding the best approach is collaborative. Heidi will talk with a person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Sessions often combine listening, practical exercises, and simple skill practice that people can use between meetings.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can more easily fit therapy into a busy schedule, choose shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Online work aims to make it easier to practice new habits and keep therapy consistent without changing everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can Heidi help with?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career challenges, mood conditions, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Heidi blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment approaches to focus on thoughts and everyday habits.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with people facing trauma, stress, mood concerns, and life transitions.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - and is based in Montana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.