Christine Heikkenen-Black, LPC

Colorado LPC supporting relationships and life change

Relationship and family therapy
Trauma and addiction support
Flexible online sessions

About Christine Heikkenen-Black

Christine Heikkenen-Black is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado with nine years of clinical experience. She works with clients across a wide range of concerns, offering support for relationship and family difficulties, career questions, stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and the challenges of major life transitions. Christine also focuses on attachment issues, chronic pain, illness and disability, communication and control problems, divorce and separation, feelings of emptiness, fatherhood and family conflicts, forgiveness, life purpose and midlife concerns, financial stress, panic and post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.

Her approach combines several evidence-informed therapies so treatment can be tailored to each person. Christine draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral strategies, and dialectical behavior techniques to help clients build skills, clarify values, and strengthen relationships. She emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care and frames therapy as a collaborative process that honors each person’s unique needs.

Christine aims to listen carefully and patiently while co-creating a treatment plan that fits practical goals and personal preferences. She recognizes that beginning therapy can feel daunting and seeks to support people through that first courageous step toward change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Also Specializes In

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseCoaching

Additional Focus Areas

Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Christine Heikkenen-Black have?

Christine Heikkenen-Black has nine years of professional counseling experience.

Is Christine Heikkenen-Black a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - and is licensed in Colorado (CO LPC LPC.0018611).

In which languages does Christine Heikkenen-Black provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Christine Heikkenen-Black located?

She is located in Colorado.

How can I work with Christine Heikkenen-Black as my therapist?

You can work with Christine Heikkenen-Black by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Christine Heikkenen-Black work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Christine Heikkenen-Black cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Christine uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult feelings are present - a practical approach that can assist with anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore patterns in relationships and to strengthen connection and trust, which is especially helpful for couples, families, and people working through attachment issues. Christine also employs client-centered techniques that prioritize empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to lead the pace and focus of their work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Christine treats it as a collaborative process. She works with each person to identify goals, experiment with strategies, and adjust the plan based on what feels most effective and aligned with personal preferences.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer practical flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographic constraints. These formats allow clients to access consistent support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care while fitting therapy into everyday life.

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