Heather Mangold , LPC

Heather Mangold is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Colorado who earned a degree in Marriage, Couples, and Family Therapy from Capella University. With 13 years of clinical experience, she has supported individuals, couples, and families through a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting challenges, gender identity questions, career transitions, OCD, ADHD, and the impacts of physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her counseling style is calm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and works to create a collaborative environment where each person’s strengths and goals shape the direction of care. Heather integrates evidence-based methods such as cognitive-behavioral strategies, humanistic and holistic techniques, solution-focused work, mindfulness practices, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, and the Gottman Method to tailor treatment to each client’s unique needs.

Heather adapts dialogue and treatment plans to fit individual circumstances, whether the focus is on managing stress and anxiety, healing from trauma, improving relationships, addressing addictions or eating concerns, building self-esteem, or navigating grief and parenting. She balances practical skill-building with empathetic support to help clients move toward meaningful change.

Outside of her work, Heather enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband, two children, and a variety of pets, and she pursues hobbies like baking, photography, and lifelong learning. She welcomes the opportunity to support those ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Heather employs cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. This approach focuses on changing patterns of thinking and behavior to improve everyday functioning. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and impulse-related concerns. When couples seek support, Heather draws from Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy to improve attachment and communication, helping partners deepen connection and resolve recurring conflicts.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Heather collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time so therapy remains responsive and effective.

Online sessions can take place by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, geographic distance, and varying comfort levels with communication. These options make it easier to connect consistently with a licensed professional and continue progress from daily life settings.