- Addictions and trauma
- Mindful coping tools
- Collaborative change work
About Heidi
Heidi Shock is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 14 years of clinical experience. She creates a relaxed, non-judgmental space where people can talk about what’s getting in the way of their day-to-day life. She aims to help people who are dealing with addiction, trauma, grief, anxiety, mood concerns, parenting stress, or questions about relationships and intimacy.
She has worked extensively with high-risk clients connected to the criminal justice system and with a wide range of diagnoses and life situations. Her training includes an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. Heidi draws on practical, down-to-earth methods rather than jargon.
In sessions she focuses on helping people identify habits and thoughts that make problems worse. She uses client-centered listening to learn each person’s priorities. Then she brings in cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness tools to practice different ways of responding to stress and strong emotions.
Heidi also uses elements from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally focused work when people need help with intense feelings or relationship patterns. She pairs these approaches with motivational interviewing to support change without pressure. The work is collaborative and paced to the person’s goals.
Her goal is to help people build clearer coping steps, handle grief and loss, address substance use concerns, and reduce burnout or compassion fatigue. She accepts clients who wish to connect from Michigan and also works with international clients who fit her scope of practice.
How Heidi’s Approaches Work Online
Client-centered work means the therapist starts by listening closely to what matters most to the person. The focus is on understanding goals, values, and what feels most helpful in daily life. This approach supports people who feel stuck or unsure where to start.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. In online sessions this often means identifying patterns, trying new responses, and practicing skills between sessions to reduce anxiety, depression, or unhelpful habits.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers clear tools for managing intense emotions and improving coping. Online DBT-style work can include learning grounding skills, emotion regulation techniques, and ways to handle conflict without escalating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean combining client-centered listening, CBT practice, and DBT skills into a plan that changes over time.
If you are considering online sessions, check the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy can be maintained alongside work, caregiving, or school commitments.
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Heidi help with?
She works with a broad range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is laid-back and non-judgmental. She listens in a client-centered way and uses practical CBT, DBT, EFT and mindfulness techniques to help people change unhelpful patterns.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of experience working with high-risk clients, especially those connected to the criminal justice system, and with a wide variety of clinical concerns and age ranges.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is located in Michigan and holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Can I work with her if I live outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients who fit within her scope of practice.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking to know whether phone or video sessions are available.
How are costs handled for therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heidi?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.