Heather Koster, MSW, LICSW
Licensed Therapist
My specialties:
- Social work
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Professional interests:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Person-based therapy/client-centered care
- Mindfulness
- Coping skills and resilience building
- Mental health education and advocacy/psychoeducation
Practice philosophy: As a therapist, my core philosophy centers on providing client-centered care that is respectful, empathetic, and rooted in evidence-based practices. I believe in creating a safe, relaxed, and nonjudgmental environment where clients can feel supported and nurtured as they embark on their personal journeys toward growth and healing. My approach is grounded in the belief that every client is unique, and it is essential to meet them where they are.
What are you passionate about and why? My passion lies in building strong, trusting relationships with clients and supporting them in developing effective coping strategies and resilience. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is the foundation of healing and growth.
If you weren't a health care provider, what would you be? A travel agent because I love to travel.
Credentials
- MSW
- LICSW
Board-certified specialties
- Social work
Educational institutions
- University of Minnesota
- University of St. Thomas
Years of experience
- 23
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)