Heidi Whyte, LCSW
Montana LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma informed care
- CBT and narrative therapy
- Support for relationships
About Heidi Whyte
Heidi Whyte is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of clinical experience working with adults facing a range of life challenges. She has supported people managing anxiety and depression, navigating interpersonal and relationship concerns, and addressing parenting and career stresses. She also works with individuals who have experienced past traumas or are coping with current stressors, helping them move toward their personal goals.
Her practice blends person-centered and narrative ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic perspectives, all viewed through a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and solution-focused lens. This combination allows her to adapt sessions and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation, preferences, and objectives. As an LCSW, she brings clinical training in assessment, therapeutic intervention, and care coordination to her work.
She emphasizes compassion, empathy, and respect in the therapeutic relationship, aiming to help clients build skills, clarify values, and develop practical strategies for more fulfilling daily life. Her approach centers on collaboration and tailoring support to the individual so that progress aligns with the client’s priorities and pace.
Her practice blends person-centered and narrative ideas with cognitive behavioral techniques and psychodynamic perspectives, all viewed through a trauma-informed, strengths-based, and solution-focused lens. This combination allows her to adapt sessions and treatment plans to each person’s unique situation, preferences, and objectives. As an LCSW, she brings clinical training in assessment, therapeutic intervention, and care coordination to her work.
She emphasizes compassion, empathy, and respect in the therapeutic relationship, aiming to help clients build skills, clarify values, and develop practical strategies for more fulfilling daily life. Her approach centers on collaboration and tailoring support to the individual so that progress aligns with the client’s priorities and pace.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Heidi Whyte have?
Heidi Whyte has 7 years of clinical experience.
Is Heidi Whyte a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Her license details are MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-50611.
In which languages does Heidi Whyte provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Heidi Whyte located?
She is located in Montana.
How can I work with Heidi Whyte as my therapist?
You can work with Heidi Whyte through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Heidi Whyte work with international clients?
No. Heidi Whyte does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Heidi Whyte 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 with therapy 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and learn practical ways to act in line with those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and situations where avoidance gets in the way of living a meaningful life. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds influence current connections; it helps clients work through attachment injuries, improve relationship skills, and build more secure ways of relating to others. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the client’s experience and fosters an accepting, empathic environment where people can explore their concerns at their own pace; this approach supports self-awareness, self-esteem, and personal growth.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist will collaborate with each person to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Decisions about techniques and pacing are made together so therapy remains responsive and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work. Sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity when life changes, and access support from different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt these formats to deliver structured interventions, reflective conversation, and practical skill-building suited to each client.