Scott Heise, LCPC

Licensed in Illinois · 14 years in practice

Scott Heise is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 14 years of experience.

License and registration

LCPC, Illinois: 180009662 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1821328063 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

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About Scott

Scott Heise is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Illinois with 14 years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, and challenges with self-esteem and career direction.

Scott aims to create a warm, respectful space where people can talk about what feels hard and take small, practical steps forward. He trained for his master's degree in counseling psychology and spent much of his career in community mental health settings.

Background and approach

That background means he is used to working with many kinds of concerns, including bipolar disorder, ADHD, chronic pain and illness, substance use, and the aftermath of abuse. He also addresses issues tied to attachment, family of origin, caregiver stress, and the effects of disasters. Scott’s style is straightforward and goal-focused while staying empathic.

He draws from Client-Centered therapy to listen closely and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for concrete skills. He also uses mindfulness and motivational interviewing techniques to help people change habits and manage intense feelings. Sessions can include practical skill building, tracking patterns together, and setting short-term goals to test what helps.

For people who want faith included, Scott can bring a Christian perspective when requested, using prayer or spiritual themes as part of the work. Therapy is offered in English and delivered through a variety of online formats. Scott explains options and helps each person choose a path that fits their daily life and goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Scott lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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

Approaches Scott names

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Online support

How these approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening without judgment and helping people name what matters to them; online sessions use that same open, supportive stance to clarify goals and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches specific exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it works well online because homework and worksheets can be shared and reviewed between sessions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through practical techniques like grounding, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation, which can be practiced and coached in remote sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk through needs, try techniques, and adapt methods based on what helps most. Goals and pace are set together so each person can test what fits their life and adjust as progress is made.

Online formats offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited travel options. Video calls approximate face-to-face work and allow screen-sharing for worksheets. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good option for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it simple to send brief updates, ask quick questions between sessions, or use written tools when speaking by voice is difficult.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Scott commonly address?

He helps people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, career struggles, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

The approach is empathetic and goal oriented. Scott combines listening with practical skills from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and client-centered methods.

What kind of clinical background does he have?

He has 14 years of experience, largely in community mental health settings, and a master’s degree in counseling psychology earned in Illinois.

Where is he licensed and practicing?

Scott holds an Illinois LCPC license and provides services while located in Illinois.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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