Heather Luhmann, LCSW
Missouri LCSW specializing in trauma and relationships
- Trauma-informed care
- Mindfulness and meditation
- Relationship and family focus
About Heather Luhmann
Heather Luhmann is a Missouri-based LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 12 years of clinical experience. She is also described in her background as a certified trauma specialist and a meditation and mindfulness coach, bringing focused trauma work and mindfulness-based practices into her therapeutic approach.
She supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related challenges, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, anger, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Her practice also addresses related issues including abandonment and attachment problems, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication challenges, control issues, family of origin concerns, divorce and separation, and substance use struggles.
Her counseling style is warm, accepting, and easy-going, focused on helping clients explore their strengths and recover a sense of meaning and energy in life. She integrates a range of clinical approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, somatic therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and Internal Family Systems - to tailor care to each person's needs.
Across her work Heather emphasizes self-discovery, supporting people to uncover gifts, talents, and intrinsic worth so they can move toward the lives they want. She meets clients where they are and uses both therapeutic techniques and mindfulness practices to help remove barriers that obscure their sense of self.
She supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related challenges, self-esteem concerns, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, grief, anger, and mood conditions such as bipolar disorder. Her practice also addresses related issues including abandonment and attachment problems, avoidant and dependent personality patterns, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, commitment and communication challenges, control issues, family of origin concerns, divorce and separation, and substance use struggles.
Her counseling style is warm, accepting, and easy-going, focused on helping clients explore their strengths and recover a sense of meaning and energy in life. She integrates a range of clinical approaches - including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, solution-focused therapy, somatic therapy, trauma-focused therapy, and Internal Family Systems - to tailor care to each person's needs.
Across her work Heather emphasizes self-discovery, supporting people to uncover gifts, talents, and intrinsic worth so they can move toward the lives they want. She meets clients where they are and uses both therapeutic techniques and mindfulness practices to help remove barriers that obscure their sense of self.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Heather Luhmann have?
She has 12 years of experience.
Is Heather Luhmann a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details: MO LCSW 003241.
In which languages does Heather Luhmann provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Heather Luhmann located?
She is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Heather Luhmann as my therapist?
Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Heather Luhmann work with international clients?
Heather Luhmann does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Heather Luhmann cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or managing life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be just as effective as traditional in-person sessions.One of the main benefits is flexibility. Clients can connect in the format that best suits their needs and schedule through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility often makes it easier to maintain consistent care while juggling work, family, and other commitments.
Licensed professionals and therapists deliver care remotely, and clients may choose to change therapists if they want a different fit. Online therapy can make evidence-based methods and therapeutic support more accessible to those who find in-person appointments difficult to attend.