Scott Heise

Compassionate, goal-focused counseling for life challenges

LCPC Illinois

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Scott

Scott Heise is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 14 years of experience in community mental health settings.

Background and approach

He holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has spent over a decade supporting people who face anxiety, depression, mood and personality concerns, substance use challenges, trauma, stress, and related struggles such as sleep problems, grief, and career or self-esteem issues.

His background includes work with clients coping with bipolar disorder, ADHD, and a broad range of life stressors and losses. Heise’s approach blends empathy with practical, goal-focused work.

He emphasizes client-centered collaboration, helping people set clear objectives and build skills to manage symptoms and move toward valued changes. His practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside techniques from dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, existential ideas, motivational interviewing, and other supportive methods.

He also offers a faith-informed option for those who request a Christian perspective, integrating spiritual resources when it fits the client’s goals. He seeks to create a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can explore concerns and pursue meaningful progress.

Therapeutic approaches and online accessibility

Scott commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into his online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can be helpful for mood instability, intense emotions, and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. He works with each person to clarify goals, try methods that match their needs, and adjust strategies over time so treatment aligns with preferences and life circumstances.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient settings, continue work during life transitions, and use a mix of synchronous and asynchronous contact to reinforce skill building and support between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he commonly address?

Scott works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

The practice emphasizes an empathetic, client-centered stance combined with goal-oriented work. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with DBT, mindfulness, existential ideas, motivational interviewing, and other supportive methods.

How much clinical experience does he bring?

He has 14 years of experience working primarily within community mental health settings, assisting people with mood disorders, trauma, substance use, and a variety of life stressors.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LCPC licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCPC 180009662 and practices in Illinois.

Does he provide services in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

He offers multiple online session formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the first step to begin working together?

To get started select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Depression

Also works with

GriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobias Post-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English