Heather Sheidler , LPC

Heather Sheidler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 16 years of experience in the mental health field. She has supported people in a range of care settings, including residential programs and outpatient community mental health agencies, bringing practical skills and an understanding of complex systems of care to each therapeutic relationship.

Her clinical focus centers on anxiety, trauma and abuse, family and relationship conflicts, and life transitions, and she has worked extensively with depression, parenting challenges, mood and anger management, and recovery from physical or emotional abuse. Heather draws on a blend of evidence-informed methods to help clients build coping strategies, strengthen relationships, and navigate major changes in their lives.

Heather’s counseling style emphasizes collaboration and individualized planning. She integrates Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and a person-centered stance to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She believes people possess inner resources for growth and concentrates on helping clients identify strengths, learn practical skills, and apply strategies outside of sessions to reach their goals.

Heather frames therapy as a partnership where open communication and active participation support meaningful change. She aims to empower people to move toward a more satisfying and resilient life at a pace that fits their values and circumstances.