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Heidi Shock , LMSW

Therapist in Michigan

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About Heidi

Heidi Shock is a mental health and substance abuse therapist with more than 14 years of experience working with high-risk clients, often within the criminal justice system. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. As an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, she brings clinical training and practical experience to her work with individuals across the lifespan.

Heidi offers a relaxed, nonjudgmental environment designed to help clients explore the barriers that limit their lives. Her experience spans a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma and abuse, mood and personality disorders, substance use, ADHD, and grief and loss. She has supported teens through older adults and has worked with diverse demographics and complex clinical needs.

Her therapeutic style integrates Client-Centered methods with cognitive-behavioral strategies, solution-focused techniques, motivational interviewing, narrative work, and rational-emotive approaches to tailor care to each person’s needs. Heidi emphasizes collaboration and practical skills, helping clients identify goals and build the coping tools needed to move forward. She welcomes the courage it takes to begin change and aims to empower clients as they pursue their next steps.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Heidi integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's own goals and strengths and supports exploration and self-directed growth, which can be helpful for relationship, self-esteem, and life-change challenges. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce anxiety, depression, and problematic coping habits. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be beneficial for managing intense emotions and improving reactions to stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Heidi works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques and pacing so that work in sessions feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Heidi is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing for flexible scheduling and access from different locations. These options make it easier for clients to fit therapy into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with a licensed professional from where they are located.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Heidi Shock have?

She has 14 years of experience working as a mental health and substance abuse therapist.

Is Heidi Shock a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LMSW. LMSW stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. License details: MI LMSW 6801105237.

In which languages does Heidi Shock provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Heidi Shock located?

She is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Heidi Shock as my therapist?

Clients can work with her through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Heidi Shock work with international clients?

Yes, she works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Heidi Shock cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English

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