Heather Hundtoft, LCSW

Heather Hundtoft, LCSW, helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, and self-esteem struggles. She works with adults who are dealing with family conflict, communication problems, or anger. Heather also supports those coping with body image, eating-related concerns, fertility questions, and the complicated feelings around intimacy and sexuality.

Heather aims to create an affirming, inclusive space and has a particular commitment to LGBTQ+ clients. She focuses on clear, practical steps people can use day to day. Sessions involve talking through patterns, building better ways to communicate, and practicing skills people can try between meetings.

With seven years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker, Heather brings a calm, collaborative style to the work. She helps people identify family-of-origin patterns, address codependency, and move through guilt and shame. She also supports recovery from domestic violence and substance-related concerns.

Heather emphasizes compassion and partnership in therapy. She works with each person to set realistic goals and develop sustainable changes. Conversations include problem-solving, skill practice, and looking at how past experiences shape current choices.

Taking a first step can feel hard, and Heather aims to make that step easier. She listens without judgment, asks practical questions, and helps people find ways to feel more grounded and purposeful in daily life.

Therapeutic approaches and what to expect online

Heather uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on concrete change and symptom relief. One common approach emphasizes skills training and practical strategies to manage anxiety and stress, helping people reduce overwhelm and handle triggers more clearly. Another approach looks at interpersonal patterns and communication, helping people identify relationship habits and practice new ways of expressing needs and boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Heather works collaboratively to figure out which techniques fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She will discuss options, try approaches together, and adjust as progress and feedback guide the work.

The profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or phone options to match comfort levels and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work so progress continues between sessions.