- Addictions
- Trauma
- CBT and EFT
About Heidi
Heidi Shock is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing addiction, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, parenting strain, and other life changes. Sessions are in English and she accepts international clients.
Heidi has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. Much of her work has been with high-risk clients connected to the criminal justice system, and she has supported people coping with PTSD, mood disorders, substance misuse, ADHD, and chronic grief.
Her approach blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Mindfulness. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Narrative techniques to help people name patterns and try different responses. In practice she listens for what matters most and helps people test new behaviors between sessions.
Sessions typically focus on clear, practical steps as well as feelings that are hard to name. Heidi works to reduce shame and increase skills for managing strong emotions and urges. She also helps clients work through communication problems, control issues, codependency, and attachment-related concerns.
People who want straightforward, down-to-earth help with coping skills, mood regulation, or substance use often choose her. To begin, follow the site steps to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people and their partners notice and name the emotions that drive repeated patterns. It focuses on identifying feelings and creating new ways of responding when emotions run high. Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s perspective at the center of sessions, encouraging honest conversation and using the client’s own goals to guide the work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together and uses practical exercises to change patterns that worsen mood or anxiety.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Heidi will discuss goals and try different methods to find what fits a client's needs and preferences. That collaboration helps shape session focus over time rather than committing to one fixed method up front.
Confirm the exact session formats listed on the site's online therapy options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, by avoiding travel time, allowing a shorter check-in on a break, or letting someone choose not to use video if that feels better. Therapists will also adapt exercises like mindfulness practice, behavioral experiments, and emotion-focused conversations to the way a client prefers to connect.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related difficulties.
What therapeutic style does she use?
Her work combines Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques, Mindfulness practices, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative approaches.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience, including work with high-risk clients connected to the criminal justice system.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the LMSW credential and practices from Michigan.
Does she see clients who live outside the United States?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options on the site, since formats are listed there.
How are fees handled?
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 your first session through the site.
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