Heidi Shock

Heidi Shock, LMSW, helps people facing anger and many related problems find clearer footing. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can say what’s on their mind. Heidi speaks plainly and helps clients figure out practical next steps for tough situations.

Heidi has 14 years of experience, including work with high-risk clients in the criminal justice system. She earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. Her background includes supporting people with substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, ADHD, grief, and mood difficulties.

Her way of working centers on respectful listening and collaboration. Sessions focus on the person’s own goals while using strategies that create concrete change. She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to keep the client’s perspective central and from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.

Heidi also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and mindfulness tools to help manage intense emotions. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas when relationships and closeness are part of the concern. Motivational interviewing and other practical techniques guide steps toward healthier habits.

Clients who reach out should expect straightforward conversation and shared planning. Heidi emphasizes small, manageable steps and supports people as they try new ways of handling stress, conflict, and strong feelings.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and making the client’s goals central. In online sessions this looks like time for the person to talk while the therapist reflects and helps clarify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, identifies thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them. Online CBT can include practicing thought records, behavior experiments, and homework between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Heidi will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and help choose which methods to try. The plan can change as progress is made so therapy stays useful and relevant.

The therapist’s biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people meet from wherever they are that offers quieter surroundings. These practical benefits help many people keep momentum between sessions and practice new skills in daily life.