- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- CBT and DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Heidi
Heidi Dijak is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 35 years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Heidi works with people who are trying to regain control and find steadier ground during difficult periods.
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions are conversational and practical. Heidi listens for patterns in feelings and behavior, then helps people name those emotions and try different responses.
Heidi also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness practices when useful. Those approaches can add tools for handling intense emotion, managing urges, and improving daily coping. Expect clear, step-by-step suggestions and short exercises you can use between meetings.
Her work covers a broad range of concerns including codependency, communication problems, control issues, drug and alcohol addiction, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, men's issues, mood and personality concerns, phobias, paranoia, and process addictions. Heidi aims to address both immediate symptoms and the patterns that keep problems repeating.
People meet with her to talk through current struggles and to practice new ways of responding. Appointments move at a steady pace and focus on what can change now. The first meeting is a chance to identify priorities and decide what to try next.
How her approaches translate to online work
Heidi uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people identify and name core emotions that influence their behavior. EFT focuses on emotional patterns and can be useful when strong feelings make situations feel stuck. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and working at the client's pace to build clearer self-understanding and practical next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of her skill set and provides a straightforward way to notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. CBT often includes short exercises and homework to practice between meetings, which fits well with online sessions when people want tools they can use right away.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Heidi will discuss options with each person, consider the goals and preferences they bring, and suggest an approach or mix of methods to try. She checks progress and adapts over time rather than insisting on a single method.
The original biography did not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow use of short check-ins or recorded exercises for skill practice. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while working on emotion regulation, coping skills, and behavior changes.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues listed in her profile.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her approach includes Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness practices used in a practical, conversational way.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 35 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) based in Michigan.
Can I work with her if I live outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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