Key details
- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801105237
- NPI1205058344
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Heidi
Heidi Shock is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing anger, addiction, trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, and related struggles. Heidi has experience with people who have intersecting issues such as substance use, PTSD, mood and personality concerns, and ADHD.
She started with a psychology undergraduate degree and then earned a Master of Social Work. Much of her practice has involved high-risk clients, including work connected to the criminal justice system. That background informs a practical style that aims to be straightforward and nonjudgmental.
Her approach draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness techniques. In sessions she focuses on concrete skills, identifying patterns that lead to anger or relapse, and short-term tools to manage intense emotions.
Heidi also uses motivational interviewing and narrative-informed ideas to help people clarify values and next steps. She often helps clients practice communication skills, boundary setting, and coping strategies for stress and relationship tension.
People who reach out for help with anger-related issues can expect practical, direct conversation and step-by-step strategies. Heidi works with adults across a wide age range and accepts clients from outside the U.S. when arrangements allow.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Heidi commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so people can name what matters. CBT looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to shift unhelpful patterns. DBT emphasizes skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and practicing clearer communication.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Heidi will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and lifestyle. She adjusts the balance of skills work, values clarification, and emotion-focused conversation based on what helps most in early sessions.
Confirm the current session formats before booking to know what she is offering. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when a full hour isn't possible, or remove the need to travel to an office. Those practical benefits often help people keep momentum while they practice skills for anger management, stress, and relationship communication.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She helps with anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship concerns, parenting, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a practical, client-centered approach that includes CBT and DBT skills, plus mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience working in mental health and substance abuse settings, including work with high-risk clients in the criminal justice system.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) and practices from Michigan.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients when arrangements permit.
Which session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered for your location and needs.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.