Heather Raymo, LCSW

Heather Raymo is a licensed clinical social worker with nearly three decades of experience. She meets people where they are and helps them face difficult moments like anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and major life changes. Her approach is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at making small, steady improvements that fit everyday life.

Heather combines clear thinking with warm support. Sessions focus on understanding what’s happening now, learning skills to manage stress, and setting achievable goals. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside client-centered and emotionally focused methods to help people notice thoughts, shift unhelpful patterns, and strengthen relationships.

Her background includes work in private practice, hospitals, hospice, home health, chronic pain care, and adoption services. That variety shaped a flexible style suited to many concerns, from caregiver stress and chronic illness to addiction, sleep and eating issues, and adjustment after loss.

Heather studied social work at the University of Texas at Arlington and also has training in biology and psychophysiology. Her clinical work blends practical techniques with attention to feelings, so sessions can include skill practice, reflective conversation, or paced exploration of painful memories.

Outside of work she has lived in Colorado for over 20 years and enjoys hiking, camping, gardening, and time with animals. She values collaboration and will work with each person to find approaches that match their pace and goals.

Approaches that translate to online care

Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns, try new behaviors, and reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression through practical exercises. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and build willingness to face difficult feelings while taking small meaningful steps forward. She also draws on client-centered ideas that prioritize listening, empathy, and the person’s own goals when shaping sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heather partners with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts methods over time based on what helps most. That collaborative process helps ensure sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for flexible access. Video works well for in-depth conversation and skill practice. Phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and text messaging suit brief updates, step-by-step coaching, or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.