- Addictions
- Trauma
- CBT and DBT
About Heidi
Heidi Shock is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker practicing in Michigan with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, mood disorders, anxiety, relationship and family stress, and related concerns such as ADHD and compassion fatigue.
She has an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. Heidi has substantial experience with high-risk clients who were involved in the criminal justice system, and she brings that background to work with adults navigating complex challenges.
Her sessions are grounded in straightforward conversation and practical skills. Heidi combines client-centered approaches with cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies to tackle thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and behavior change. She also uses elements of emotionally-focused work and mindfulness to help people notice what matters and respond differently.
Clients can expect a relaxed, non-judgmental tone and direct problem solving. Typical topics include coping with life changes, managing stress and anger, addressing substance use, processing trauma or grief, and improving communication in relationships. Heidi also supports people dealing with attachment, abandonment, and blended family issues.
She helps people set short-term goals and practice specific skills between sessions. Heidi’s background makes her familiar with co-occurring concerns, such as chronic illness, codependency, and complex mood patterns. Prospective clients should confirm session options before booking.
How Heidi’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs a steady, understanding presence and straightforward reflection on their problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is useful for depression, anxiety, and some trauma-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds concrete emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills that help when strong emotions or impulsive behavior get in the way of daily life.Choosing an approach is collaborative. Heidi will discuss what feels most useful, try out techniques, and adjust the plan based on how a client responds. The therapist-client team decides whether to focus on skills practice, emotion work, or problem-solving in therapy.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written or spoken exercises between sessions to practice CBT and DBT skills in real life. If you want to know which formats are available, check the session options when you schedule.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on issues like addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, relationship and family stress, ADHD, and related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
Sessions are client-centered with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She blends emotionally-focused and mindfulness practices as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of clinical experience, including work with high-risk clients in the criminal justice system and with people facing complex, co-occurring issues.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices as an LMSW in Michigan and completed her MSW at Michigan State University.
Can non-US clients work with her?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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