Heidi Shock, LMSW

Heidi Shock is a licensed master social worker who helps people facing addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and the everyday stress of life changes. She creates a relaxed, nonjudgmental space where people can speak openly about what’s getting in the way of feeling better. Heidi’s straightforward manner aims to make conversations feel manageable even when issues feel overwhelming.

Heidi brings 14 years of experience working with high-risk clients, primarily 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. That background informs a practical style focused on real-world challenges like substance misuse, mood concerns, ADHD, and chronic illness or pain.

Her approach blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies and elements from dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused therapy. Sessions often focus on identifying unhelpful patterns, building coping skills, and strengthening emotional awareness. Mindfulness techniques are used when helpful to calm strong reactions and increase focus.

Heidi also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, caregiver strain, and compassion fatigue. She pays attention to how past attachments and abandonment experiences affect current behavior and relationships. The goal is to help people find clearer choices and practical next steps.

She works with clients in Michigan and accepts international clients in English. Heidi invites those ready to begin change to take the first step and schedule an initial session.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people feel heard and understood; it helps when someone needs a place to sort out emotions or make decisions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, depression, and unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved relationships for people who struggle with intense feelings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and daily life. That means adjusting the pace, trying different techniques, and checking in about what helps most.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use techniques learned in sessions in real time, like practicing mindfulness or coping skills between meetings.