Hastings, MN · In-person and online
A Space To Notice,
And To Grow
Therapy for teens, adults, and families navigating ADHD, life transitions, trauma, and more - with warmth, curiosity, and practical tools for lasting change.
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Heather Feikema
LICSW, Licensed Therapist
A little about the work
We get stuck. It happens.
Often all it takes to move forward is the opportunity to find the time to notice - what isn't working, and what is. Notice what brings pain, and what brings joy. Notice the life you want to build, and find the skills to build it.
Whether it's been a few weeks or a few years since things felt manageable, therapy gives you a dedicated space to slow down and actually work through it - not just talk around it.
I'd love to walk alongside you and support you in that journey, with over 20 years of experience helping people navigate exactly this kind of moment.
More about my approachAreas I focus on
However you're struggling, there's a place to start
Strategies that fit how your brain actually works
Anxiety & stressTools to feel more like yourself again
RelationshipsRoom for every voice at the table
Life transitionsSupport through change, wanted or not
Trauma & PTSDEMDR care, moving at your pace
Self-esteem & griefRebuilding confidence, one step at a time
Why work with me
Support that's grounded and steady
- 20+ years across school-based and outpatient settings, with children, teens, adults, and families
- Specialized certification in EMDR and TF-CBT for trauma-informed care that moves at your pace
- Meet in person in Hastings or connect from anywhere in Minnesota
"You don't have to have it all figured out to take the next step."
- Heather
How we'll work together
Reach out
Send a message or call for a free 15-minute consultation, no pressure attached.
Get to know each other
Your first session or two is about understanding your background, goals, and what brought you here.
Build a path forward
Together we'll identify practical tools and strategies that fit your goals and your life.
"I will listen without judgement, but I will also challenge you to move and grow."
Ready to get started?
Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation - no pressure, just a conversation about whether we're a good fit.
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Meet Heather
Heather Feikema, LICSW
I'm a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 20 years of experience helping children, teens, adults, and families navigate life's most difficult challenges - in both school-based and outpatient settings.
I'm licensed in Minnesota, with specialized trauma training in both EMDR and TF-CBT, plus advanced training in ADHD, relationship challenges, and parenting and attachment.
In our work together, expect me to be curious - and I'll ask you to be curious too. You can trust that I'll listen without judgement, but I'll also gently challenge you to move and grow.
"Let's figure this out together."
20+ years
Of experience across school-based and outpatient settings.
EMDR & TF-CBT
Specialized trauma-focused training and certification.
Licensed in MN
LICSW, license #33221, in good standing.
My approach
Grounded, practical, and collaborative
I often draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy to help you understand the connections between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while building on the strengths you already have.
Above all, I strive to create a space where you feel genuinely heard, respected, and supported. Most of my clients start to feel relief within the first few weeks of working together.
Training and credentials
Where my training comes from
- Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Minnesota
- EMDR trained, trauma-focused treatment
- TF-CBT (Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) trained
- Advanced training in ADHD across the lifespan
- Advanced training in parenting and attachment
- Advanced training in relationship and couples work
What drew me to this work
Everyone deserves to feel truly heard. Over two decades, I've seen how much can shift when someone finally has a space that's just theirs - no judgement, no rushing, no pressure to have it all figured out.
That's what I try to offer every person who walks through my door, or logs onto our video call: a space to notice what's really going on, and the support to do something about it.
"Notice the life you want to build, and find the skills to build it."
Setting expectations
What working together looks like
Curious if we're a good fit?
A free 15-minute consultation is the easiest way to find out.
Get in touchHow I can help
Therapy
Individual, couples, and family therapy for preteens through elders, in person in Hastings or online across Minnesota - shaped around whatever brought you here, not a one-size-fits-all program.
Finding the right support
Care shaped around you
No two people come in with the same story, so no two treatment plans look the same. Below are the areas I focus on most, but if you don't see your situation reflected, reach out anyway - there's a good chance I can still help.
Every specialty page below covers who it's for, what we'll actually work on, and how sessions are structured, so you can get a real feel for the work before you ever reach out.
Most requested
ADHD →
Understanding and managing focus, executive function, and follow-through, with strategies that fit your actual life.
Life transitions →
Support through change, career shifts, and finding your footing again when the ground feels unsteady.
Trauma and PTSD →
Trauma-focused care, including EMDR, moving at a pace that feels safe for you.
Also here to help with
Who I work with
Meeting you wherever you are
Preteens through elders
Whatever stage of life you're in, we'll work at a pace that fits it.
Individual, couples & family
Whoever needs to be in the room is welcome in the room.
CBT, EMDR & more
Real, established approaches - chosen based on what actually fits you.
Modalities I draw on
Grounded in real training, not a script
I move between approaches depending on what actually helps - not a fixed script every client goes through the same way.
What sessions look like
Steady, and shaped around you
Most clients meet weekly, especially at the start, then move to a schedule that fits as things progress. Sessions run about 50 minutes, whether in person in Hastings or online. There's no one-size-fits-all approach here - we'll shape the work around what you actually need.
Not sure which area fits your situation?
That's exactly what the free consultation is for.
Schedule a free consultationSpecialty
ADHD
Practical, individualized support for focus, follow-through, and self-understanding - built around how your brain actually works, not a generic checklist.
ADHD looks different for everyone - scattered focus, trouble finishing what you start, feeling overwhelmed by tasks that seem simple to others. We'll work together to understand your specific patterns, not just apply a generic checklist.
- Understand how ADHD actually shows up for you, not a textbook version
- Build routines and systems that fit your brain instead of fighting it
- Manage the anxiety and self-criticism that often ride along with it
Who this is for
Teens and adults, at any stage
Whether you were just diagnosed or have known for years and want a different kind of support, we'll start wherever you are. In-person in Hastings or online, individual sessions.
Curious if this fits your situation?
A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to find out.
Schedule a free consultationSpecialty
Life transitions
Support through change, big or small, at any stage of life - whether it's a change you chose or one that chose you.
Career changes, moves, becoming a parent, an empty nest, retirement, a breakup - even good change can leave you feeling unmoored. Therapy gives you a steady place to sort through what's shifting and what you actually want next.
- Rebuild a sense of footing when the ground feels unsteady
- Clarify what you actually want, not what you think you should want
- Build coping tools that carry you through whatever comes next
What we'll work through together
Naming what's shifting
Get clear on what's actually changing and how it's landing for you.
Finding your footing
Build coping tools for the uncertainty that comes with change.
Moving forward with clarity
Get clear on your priorities and what you actually want next.
Going through a big change?
A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure way to find out if I can help.
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Trauma and PTSD
Trauma-focused care, including EMDR, in a safe and steady space - moving at whatever pace actually feels okay for you.
Trauma can shape how safe the world feels long after the event itself is over. I'm trained in both EMDR and TF-CBT, two of the most well-supported approaches for helping the brain and body process difficult memories.
We move at a pace that feels safe for you - there's no requirement to share every detail before you're ready.
"The goal is for difficult memories to carry less weight in your day-to-day life."
Who this helps
Anyone carrying the weight of a past event or ongoing PTSD symptoms.
Approach
EMDR and TF-CBT, chosen based on what fits your specific situation.
Format
In-person in Hastings or online, individual sessions, moving entirely at your pace.
Ready to talk it through?
A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure first step.
Schedule a free consultationSpecialty
Anxiety and depression
Practical tools grounded in CBT and mindfulness to help you feel more like yourself - not just talk through it, but actually build a way out of it.
Whether it's constant worry, low motivation, or feeling disconnected from things you used to enjoy, anxiety and depression can make daily life feel heavier than it should.
Using CBT and mindfulness-based approaches, we'll identify the patterns keeping you stuck and build practical tools you can use between sessions, not just talk about in them.
What this can look like
Racing thoughts that don't quiet down on their own
Feeling flat, or disconnected from things you enjoy
Struggling to start or finish things that matter
A mind that won't slow down, even when you're tired
Ready to feel more like yourself?
A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure first step.
Schedule a free consultationSpecialty
Relationships and family
Couples counseling, parenting support, and family conflict work - making room for every voice at the table, not just the loudest one.
Whether it's a couple working through a rough patch, a parent navigating a difficult season with a child, or a family in ongoing conflict, relationship work is about making room for every voice at the table.
I draw on attachment-based and family systems approaches to help everyone involved feel heard, while building healthier patterns of communication going forward.
Couples
Working through conflict or disconnection.
Parents
Navigating a hard season with a child.
Families
In ongoing conflict, seeking new patterns.
Ready to work on this together?
A free 15-minute consultation is a low-pressure first step.
Schedule a free consultationRates and insurance
Investing in your care
no surprises, just clarity
Clear, upfront pricing so cost is never a surprise. I accept Aetna, Cigna, and Evernorth, along with cash, check, and Venmo - and every new client starts with a free 15-minute consultation.
$180 / session
Session fees
Free 15-minute consultation before your first session.
Insurance accepted
Aetna
Cigna and Evernorth
Cash, check, and Venmo also accepted.
Good faith estimate
If you're uninsured or self-pay, you have the right to receive a good faith estimate of expected costs, available upon request.
Good to know
Before your first session
Verifying coverage
Not sure if your insurance is in-network? Reach out and I'm happy to help you check before we get started.
Session length
Sessions run about 50 minutes, whether you're meeting in person or online.
Getting started paperwork
You'll complete a short intake form before your first session so we can make the most of our time together.
Telehealth
Online sessions use a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform - no special software needed.
Cancellations
Life happens. I ask for as much notice as possible if you need to reschedule or cancel a session.
Questions about cost or coverage?
Ask during your free consultation, no obligation either way.
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FAQs before you reach out
Reaching out for therapy for the first time - or trying a new therapist - comes with a lot of questions. Below are the ones I hear most. Don't see yours here? Just ask - that's exactly what the free consultation is for.
Sessions are a mix of conversation and practical work - we'll talk through what's going on, but I'll also bring in concrete tools and strategies you can use between sessions, not just talk about in them.
It's a relaxed, no-pressure 15-minute conversation where we get to know each other a little and you can ask any questions you have. There's no obligation to book a full session afterward.
The best way to find out is the free consultation. Therapy works best when you feel comfortable with your therapist, so take the time you need to decide, and don't hesitate to ask me anything.
We'll spend most of the first session or two getting to know your background, what brought you in, and what you're hoping will change. There's no pressure to share everything at once - we go at your pace.
Yes - I offer both in-person sessions in Hastings and online sessions across Minnesota, whichever works best for your schedule and comfort.
Most clients start weekly, especially early on, then shift to a schedule that fits as things progress. We'll talk about pacing together, and it can always change as your needs do.
Sessions run about 50 minutes. Individual and couples sessions are $180. Visit the Rates and Insurance page for details on accepted insurance and payment options.
Life happens. I ask for as much notice as possible if you need to reschedule or cancel, so I can offer that time to another client.
I work with preteens, teens, adults, and elders, and I see individuals, couples, and families.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused therapy approach that helps the brain process difficult memories so they carry less weight day to day. We'll talk through whether it's a good fit for you before diving in.
Not at all. Many people come in without a formal diagnosis, just knowing something feels off or that they want support through a hard season. We start wherever you are.
Yes, with the standard legal and ethical exceptions therapists are required to follow (like risk of harm to yourself or others). I'll walk through confidentiality in detail during your first session.
It depends entirely on your goals. Some people come for a few months around a specific transition, others work with me for years. We'll check in regularly on progress together.
That's completely fine - many clients move between the two depending on their schedule or how they're feeling that week.
Can't find the answer you're looking for? Get in touch and just ask.
Still have a question?
Reach out directly - there's no such thing as a silly question before you get started.
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Let's find a time to talk
Reach out for a free 15-minute consultation. No pressure, just a chance to see if we're a good fit - and no obligation to book anything further afterward.
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What happens after you reach out
I'll respond within 1–2 business days
You'll hear back by email or phone, whichever you'd prefer, to set up your free consultation.
We'll have a short call
A relaxed 15-minute conversation about what brought you here and whether I'm the right fit.
We'll schedule your first session
If it feels right for both of us, we'll find a time that works and get you set up in the client portal.
A few things to know
Response time
I aim to reply to every message within 1–2 business days.
New client openings
Availability changes regularly - reach out and I'll let you know what I have open.
Questions first?
Visit the FAQ page for answers to what most people ask before booking.