Christine Heikkenen-Black

I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor with experience working with individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges. I help clients move from feeling stuck and overwhelmed to building clarity, confidence, and meaningful change. I use evidence-based approaches including CBT, ACT, DBT-informed strategies, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy, along with a trauma-informed perspective. My goal is to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you feel understood and can build practical skills to move forward.

My approach is collaborative, supportive, and focused on helping you make meaningful progress. I use evidence-based approaches like CBT, ACT, DBT-informed therapy, and Gottman Method Couples Therapy to address anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges. I tailor our work to your needs, focusing on practical skills, improved communication, and a trauma-informed, comfortable pace.

In our first session, we’ll talk through what’s bringing you in and what you’d like to change or improve. You’re free to share as much or as little as you feel comfortable—there’s no pressure to have everything figured out. I’ll ask some questions to better understand your situation, and we’ll begin building a plan that feels realistic and manageable. My goal is for you to leave with a clearer direction and a sense of how we can move forward together.