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Scott Heise

IL LCPC 180009662

Credentials

IL LCPC 180009662

NPI Number

1821328063

Location

Illinois

Languages

English

Accepting new clients

14 years experience

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About Scott Heise

Hello, My name is Scott Heise and I am a Licensed mental Health Therapist located in Freeport, Illinois. I have over ten years experience as a therapist, in the Community Mental Health model. I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology Trinity International University on Deerfield Illinois in 2009. My experience includes working with individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, self-esteem, career challenges, mood disorders, post traumatic stress, personality disorders, substance use issues, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. I have also worked with clients who struggle with stress, loss, abuse/neglect, and the frustrations of life.

I would describe my approach as empathetic, goal oriented, and client centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing and Logo Therapy to help my clients set goals and objectives, work through their traumas, and feel empowered once they have met their goals.

I enjoy helping people though their challenges in life. If you so desire, I can can provide counseling from a Christian perspective helping people and encouraging them to go deeper with God. I provide a warm and non-judgmental environment, using humor and prayer to work together and reach your goals. Everyone deserves to have someone they can trust and talk to; let me be that person for you. I look forward to working with you to help you meet your therapeutic goals.

Licenses

LCPC

180009662

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dissociation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Clinical Approaches

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Existential Therapy
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

9 Reviews

“Scott has been very helpful in offering different ways to help me. I look forward to learning more with him.”

“I'm grateful to Scott for working with me through each problem. He suggested tools to help manage my anxiety (Prayer, music, exercise, quiet time, walking, visiting friends, even moving furniture )<br /> Offered suggestions for proper rest each night. When I asked him to pray; he offered prayer immediately during our session. We talked about our different beliefs & he never disrespected my Catholic faith.<br /> I recommend Scott as he is a Faith-filled man & faith is most important to myself & my husband. My husband supported me during this difficult year & he appreciated Scott's gentle approach to healing past hurts & working through current anxieties.<br /> Thank you God for Scott.”

“Scott is an expert in his field. He is knowledgeable and empathetic. He has a great amount of resources to share and help get through troubling times. He is a genuine individual. I greatly appreciate the time Scott has made for me and the attention he gives to my issues.”

“I appreciate how he works with me using my faith as a primary way to work through my difficult issues.”

“Scott is insightful and a good listener. He gave direction and was not judgmental as we got started in my journey.”

“Scott has been a fantastic help as I identified and worked through personal issues and addictions. He was always there with a kind heart to listen and offer his words of encouragement and helpful suggestions. He truly cares about his clients as a real person and it shows in his work.”

“Scott Heise is a great therapist. He is a great listener and provides many perspectives. I had a successful period of therapy which allowed me to grow by means of reflection, questioning, and identifying behaviors and patterns. I would work with him again when I am ready to rejoin Betterhelp. I gave him a chance without any judgements and it turned out to be the correct decision.”

“Scott helped me very much. He is a good listener. Always listening with patience and empathy. He was my trusted guide through my journey to becoming a happier me. He taught me many tools to deal with my traumas and now I feel much stronger; like I could take on the world! I'm in a much better head space now thanks to Scott. Highly recommend.”

“Scott is kind, patient, and practical. I appreciate his willingness to listen and give straightforward advice and guidance.”

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