Bill Heaston, MSW, SWC

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Bill Heaston

★ Email: bill@umbrellacollective.org
★ Phone: 402-210-8903
★ Insurances accepted: Medicaid, Private pay
★ Licensed for In-Person or Teletherapy: I am licensed in the state of Colorado for both in-person and teletherapy. I mostly do teletherapy and am in office 1-2 days a week, if in person is preferred.
★ Service Modalities: Individuals, Families, Youth (13+), Young Adults, and Adults
★ Scheduling Availability: I am available Monday through Friday in the late afternoon and evenings and on weekends.

Title: SWC (Social Work Candidate)

Intersecting identities that inform my practice: I am a white gay man from the Midwest who is a son, brother, uncle and friend. I utilize my lived experiences in my identities and roles to support my clients.

Background & Approach: I am a seasoned social worker who has a passion for supporting youth and families. After receiving both my Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Social Work, I spent the majority of my career supporting kids and families in a variety of systems including public schools and state entities. I am passionate about supporting our unhoused LGBTQIA+ youth, and spent many years developing mental health services for kids and families. Most recently, I worked in the field of suicide prevention throughout the State of Colorado. My approach is person-centered and one that relies heavily on strengths-based concepts. I believe in honoring my client’s lived experiences and supporting them through their journey with a relational approach. Empowerment, self-acceptance and a move toward radical change drive my work with clients.  

Theoretical & Clinical Orientation: My theoretical approach is rooted in the use of the following: Affirmative Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Relational Therapy, Solution-focused Therapy, LGBTQIA+ Theories, Trauma Informed Care, and Mindfulness Practices. 

Licensure, Certifications, & Fellowships: Clinical Social Work Candidate (SWC. 0000001445)

Education & Training: 

  • Bachelor of Science in Social Work from Creighton University, 2005

  • Master of Social Work from Loyola University Chicago, 2010

Clinical Specializations: LGBTQ+ Therapeutic Interventions, Youth and Young Adults, Adults, Trauma Informed Care. 

Outside of Work: I most enjoy hiking with my two pups, Millie and Phineas. Staying active is a priority for me, so I am always up for a game of pickleball, a bike ride or a walk around the park with a chai latte. I am also a lifelong fan of the Creighton Bluejays. 

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Umbrella Collective

Mission Statement:

We are a group of depth-oriented mental health therapists who strive to embody values of liberation, welcome and honor all parts of our humanity, deeply appreciate intersectionality and empower all people to tell their story and experience acceptance, belonging and more meaningful relationships with self and others.

Who We Are:

The Umbrella Collective was developed to be a group practice where clients can see themselves reflected in their therapists from an inclusive standpoint. We consist of a network of talk therapists who specialize in working with an intersectional lens, centering the margins in the therapeutic work. We offer many different psychotherapy modalities, including psychodynamic, somatic, EMDR, CBT, Hypnotherapy, and Substance Abuse treatment. We provide consultation to individuals, families, and groups. Umbrella Collective mental health professionals are passionate about social justice, dedicated to ongoing training and education in best practices for BIPOC, LGBTQ people, and people who experience life on the margins. We are skilled at working with you and your intersecting identities.

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