Andrew Heinz
MSW, LCSW
Areas of Focus
Grief/Loss
Alcohol, Drug and Food Addiction
Trauma
Men's Pornography Addiction
Anxiety/Depression
Therapist in Fort Collins, CO | Body-Based and Somatic Therapy for Trauma, Grief, and Addiction
Something brought you here. Maybe it was anxiety that won’t quit, a pattern that keeps repeating, or the quiet sense that you’ve done the work and something still isn’t shifting. You’re in the right place.
I’m Andrew Heinz, a licensed therapist based in Fort Collins, Colorado. I’ve been doing this work for nearly 20 years, and the thing that hasn’t changed is this: I believe people are more capable of healing than most of us have been taught to expect. And so are our nervous systems.
My approach is body-based and trauma-informed. Rather than asking you to revisit what happened in detail, we work with what your system is still carrying and help it complete what was interrupted. This somatic therapy approach helps clients move through trauma, anxiety, grief, addiction, and nervous system dysregulation without being overwhelmed.
This is careful, paced work. You will not be flooded or pushed.
The people I work best with are self-aware, often high-functioning, and still feel like something essential isn’t shifting. They’re ready to go deeper than understanding their patterns. They want to actually feel different, not just know more.
If that resonates, you’re in the right place.
I WORK WITH
- Trauma and grief that never got to land
- Addiction, compulsive behavior, and shame
- Anxiety, shutdown, and nervous system dysregulation
- Identity, worth, and life transitions
- Therapists and helping professionals
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Colorado, since 2010
- Master of Social Work (MSW), Colorado State University, 2007
- Somatic Experiencing® Student, Somatic Experiencing® International
- Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- IFS-Informed (Internal Family Systems)
MY APPROACH
Your body is not the problem. It has been trying to protect you. This work helps it finally feel safe enough to rest.
I believe the whole person needs to be in the room: body, mind, and soul. I draw on body-based therapy, somatic therapy, trauma-informed CBT, and IFS-informed care, not as techniques to apply, but as ways of listening to what each person actually needs.
Every individual carries a unique story. Sometimes healing looks like slowing down with the nervous system to release what has been stored there for years. Other times it means gently challenging the thought patterns that keep pulling you back, or listening to the parts of you that are still carrying old wounds.
I see my role not as the fixer but as a steady companion in the process. The work is yours. I’m here to walk alongside you.
I believe with all my heart that healing is available to every person, no matter the depth of the wound. It would be an honor to be part of that journey with you.
SCHEDULING
Ready to connect? You can book an initial therapy appointment in Fort Collins or schedule a free 15-minute call to discuss insurance, Medicaid coverage, and whether somatic therapy may be a good fit for you.
Andrew Heinz has a well balanced work and personal life, helping him stay healthy while counseling his clients.
I am from Minnesota and feel blessed to live so near the incredible Rocky Mountains. I love spending time with my family in the outdoors and going up to the Mountains whenever we can. I also enjoy camping, traveling, weight lifting and leading a men’s group through our Church.
Take the First Step
First time clients are welcomed in for a free 30 minute consultation with any of our counselors. This initial session will act as a meet and greet to ensure that you and the counselor are the right fit.