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Holistic teletherapy for a fulfilling life.

Welcome

At Freed Minds, we understand—life can hit hard. The weight of stress, anxiety, and feeling stuck can feel overwhelming, leaving you drained and disconnected from who you truly are. You deserve more than temporary fixes; you deserve a path that dives deep into what’s holding you back and offers real change.

Our holistic teletherapy goes beyond symptom relief, blending evidence-based therapeutic techniques, meaningful lifestyle shifts, and spiritual insight to address your whole self—mind, body, and spirit. Together, we’ll turn pain into resilience, helping you break free from old patterns and reclaim a life filled with purpose, power, and lasting peace.

My Approach

  • Holistic

    I treat the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—providing integrated care that addresses every aspect of your well-being.

  • Personalized

    Each client receives an individualized approach, tailored to their unique needs and life circumstances.

  • Goal Oriented

    I help you discover and align with your goals and purpose, enabling you to lead a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

  • Empathic

    I prioritize creating a warm, safe, compassionate, and collaborative space, where your voice and experiences are at the center of our work.

Services

Meet Heather

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    About

    Heather Freed, LCSW, offers a fresh, holistic approach to therapy—one that honors the full complexity of who you are. Since 2012, she’s been walking alongside clients as they move through anxiety, depression, burnout, relationship struggles, and life’s many transitions. Heather blends evidence-based practices with a deep respect for the mind-body-spirit connection, creating space for meaningful healing and lasting change. Her mission is simple but powerful: to help people reconnect with their peace, reclaim their power, and realign with their purpose. She currently provides virtual therapy to clients across Illinois and Missouri.

FAQ

  • “Heather is patient, caring, and is a wonderful listener. She meets me where I am at, but also challenges me in helpful ways. I am so thankful for her support.”

    FREED MINDS CLIENT

  • "Supportive, non-judgmental. Excellent listening skills and asks great questions. Knows how to keep digging into your feelings to get to the root cause of your issues."

    FREED MINDS CLIENT

  • "Heather is amazing. She listens and provides feedback informed by her extensive experience in the field. I highly recommend Heather."

    FREED MINDS CLIENT

  • "Heather is patient, caring, and is a wonderful listener. She meets me where I am at but also challenges me in helpful ways. Thankful for her support!"

    FREED MINDS CLIENT

  • "Heather is great. When I missed sessions she followed up with me and has helped me sit with my feelings to work through them."

    FREED MINDS CLIENT

  • "Heather is an incredible, kind, and understanding therapist. I highly recommend her."

    FREED MINDS CLIENT

  • "Heather incredibly insightful and truly listens."

    FREED MINDS CLIENT

  • Heather is very adept at getting to the root cause quickly. Great empathy, compassion, understanding, and expertise.

    FREED MINDS CLIENT

The Blog

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Power Struggles in Relationships: How to Navigate Communication with Fair Fighting

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Depression and Metabolic Health: Understanding the Connection and How to Reset Your System

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Understanding Anxiety: Facing Fear to Find Peace

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A Beginner’s Guide to Meditation using Binaural Beats

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