Heather Raymo, LCSW - Therapist in Colorado

Practical goal setting
Acceptance-based tools
Support for grief

About Heather

Heather Raymo is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with nearly three decades of practice. She aims to help people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, life transitions, or struggles with mood and behavior. Heather writes simply and listens closely to what matters most to each person.

She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Conversations focus on current problems, goal-setting, and skills people can try between visits. Heather draws on approaches that encourage acceptance, clearer thinking, and stronger emotional connection so people can move forward with everyday life.

Heather trained at the University of Texas at Arlington where she earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work. She also studied biology and psychophysiology, which she says helps her consider both feelings and physical reactions when planning care.

Her work history includes private practice, hospital and hospice settings, home health, chronic pain services, and adoption-related services. That range has shaped how she supports people dealing with caregiver strain, chronic illness, trauma, and major life changes.

Outside of clinical work she has lived in Colorado for over 20 years and enjoys hiking, camping, boating, gardening, and reading. Heather welcomes the chance to learn about each person’s story and to help build clear steps toward the life they want.

How Heather’s approaches translate to online care

The therapist commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then commit to actions that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and building trust so people can explore problems at their own pace.

Heather also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for clients who want structured strategies to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and many daily concerns where specific skills and practice make a difference.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and relaxation practices for remote sessions so people keep building skills between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Abandonment Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

29+ years

Credentials

Colorado

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Heather help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood concerns such as bipolar, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, and challenges like addiction, sleep or eating issues, and caregiver strain.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and down-to-earth. Sessions focus on clear goals, practical skills, and emotional understanding using client-centered and evidence-informed techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She brings 29 years of clinical experience across settings including private practice, hospital and hospice care, home health, chronic pain services, and adoption-related work.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Colorado. Her professional background includes degrees in social work from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and paid for?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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