Heather Denton
(She/Her/Hers)
Counselor, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT)
With support, we can all feel comfortable with who we are & that by simply being ourselves we can make meaningful contributions to the world around us
I believe the real change agent in life is connection. In therapy, that is the therapeutic relationship. In life, that is community. Often it’s hard to find community or feel at home in community when we don’t know and value ourselves. So - with that context - clinically, I work from a systems perspective, where regardless of how many people are in the room, I am mindful about how all systems and people outside the room also impact and shape our own story and how we function. I utilize a combination of treatment modalities ranging from behavioral models like CBT and DBT to more client/relationally focused models like IFS, psychodynamic and self-psychology, depending on the client's goals. What does this mean IRL? You’re the expert on yourself. I happen to have a bag of tricks (training) that may provide additional support to you getting where you want to be. My role is to support you in unlearning whatever narratives are no longer serving you and work towards peace and balance within you.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Dependent Personality
- Depression
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Gender Identity
- Grief and Loss
- Immigration/Acculturation
- Infertility
- Intimacy Concerns
- Life Transitions
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Postpartum Depression
- Racial Identity
- Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Identity
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems Therapy
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Wide doorway
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
- Emotional support animals allowed
Communication
- Text-based talk therapy
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Braille signage on doors
- Elevators
Settling in
- Wide entry to clinician space
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Cigna – Illinois
- Humana – Illinois
- Optum – Illinois
- Oxford Health Plan – Illinois
- United HealthСare Student Insurance – Illinois
- Out-of-pocket
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
Credentials
Licenses
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
166000741, Illinois