- Nonjudgmental support
- Practical steps
- Trauma-informed focus
About Heidi
Heidi Shock is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with 14 years of experience. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental approach for people feeling stuck by addiction, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, or major life changes. Heidi aims to make it easier to talk about painful topics and find practical next steps.
She 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 with mood disorders, PTSD, substance use concerns, ADHD, and grief. Her background means she is familiar with complex cases and overlapping issues.
In sessions she focuses on listening first, then helping clients build clear steps forward. She blends client-centered work with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness and emotionally-focused methods also appear when they match a person’s goal.
She pays attention to how relationships, family roles, and past losses affect present struggles. This includes challenges such as abandonment, attachment issues, blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Heidi aims to help people regain steadiness after upheaval.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. She encourages realistic goals and uses tools that can be practiced between sessions. If someone is ready to make a change, Heidi offers steady guidance and practical strategies to move forward.
How Heidi’s approaches fit with online therapy
Client-centered work focuses on understanding your goals and perspective. It involves active listening and shaping sessions around what matters to you, which can help when processing loss, relationship stress, or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It uses practical exercises and behavior experiments to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and some mood concerns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance. It can be helpful for anger, self-regulation, and relationship struggles.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your needs, try techniques that fit your goals, and adjust the plan as you progress. Many people find mixing methods helps when issues overlap.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, sessions can save commuting time, allow shorter check-ins during a work break, or reduce the need to arrange childcare. Talk with the therapist about what will work best for scheduling and the kinds of exercises you want to do between sessions.
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Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Heidi commonly address?
She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem issues, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is laid-back and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then uses client-centered and evidence-informed techniques to build practical steps forward.
What relevant experience does she bring?
She has 14 years of experience working largely with high-risk clients connected to the criminal justice system and with people facing complex, overlapping challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW). She practices from Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heidi?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.