Heather Kleckinger-Craven , LPC

Heather Kleckinger-Craven is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana with 19 years of experience in the mental health field. She centers her work on practical, solution-oriented strategies that help clients build useful skills and gain insights to improve day-to-day functioning. Heather emphasizes collaborative goal setting and regular review of progress so clients can recognize change and adjust course when an approach is not producing the desired results.

Her counseling style focuses on identifying concrete alternatives and teaching tools that translate into healthier relationships, better functioning at work, and a stronger sense of wellbeing in the community. She views mental wellness as having a ripple effect that reaches far beyond an individual’s internal experience, influencing family dynamics and social connections as well as personal outlook. Heather welcomes the opportunity to support clients as they pursue meaningful, sustainable change.

CBT and Solution-Focused Care Delivered Online

Heather uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on practical exercises and skills that address issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and sleep difficulties by teaching strategies to reframe thoughts and manage reactions.

She also employs Solution-Focused Therapy, which concentrates on identifying strengths, setting clear goals, and building on what is already working. This approach is often helpful for clients seeking concrete steps toward improvement, whether they are coping with life changes, relationship concerns, or patterns related to addiction and compulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heather works with clients to explore which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is reviewed together.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling and lets clients engage from locations that fit their routines. These options can make it easier to maintain consistency in care, access timely support for ongoing challenges, and integrate therapeutic work into a busy life while working with licensed professionals and therapists.