Dr. Heidi Duong

Practical, person-centered therapy for life challenges

LMHC Washington

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Heidi

Dr. Heidi Duong offers therapy for people experiencing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression, as well as related issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, body image, codependency, communication and control problems, dissociation, and isolation.

Background and approach

She combines practical, evidence-informed methods with a person-centered outlook to help clients identify what feels unfulfilling and take steps toward greater life satisfaction. Using a holistic and integrative approach, Heidi emphasizes collaboration and self-direction.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside other modalities to explore how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors maintain distress and to develop concrete strategies for change. Clients can expect attention to patterns rooted in family of origin, relational dynamics, and internalized shame or guilt as they build skills for more consistent wellbeing.

Heidi is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with seven years of clinical experience. She frames therapy as an opportunity to uncover personal strengths, address barriers to meaningful change, and design practical steps toward increased purpose and self-congruency.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Dr. Heidi Duong uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete behavioral strategies that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and eating-related concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) complements that work by encouraging values-based action and experiential exercises to increase psychological flexibility when distressing thoughts or feelings arise. Attachment-Based Therapy explores relational patterns formed in earlier relationships to improve current attachment responses and communication in close relationships.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heidi partners with each client to consider their goals, preferences, and life context, and she tailors techniques from CBT, ACT, or attachment-informed work to fit what the person needs at different stages of therapy.

Online sessions are offered through a mix of video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access regular support, practice skills between sessions, and maintain continuity of care regardless of location within the therapist's service area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, self-esteem struggles, and depression, and also addresses issues like attachment, body image, codependency, and isolation.

What is the general therapeutic style and approach?

The approach blends person-centered collaboration with practical, skills-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT, ACT, and attachment-informed work to build manageable strategies for daily life.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has seven years of professional experience providing mental health counseling and integrative therapeutic services.

What credentials and region are associated with this provider?

She holds LMHC licensure with registrations WA LMHC LH 61410541 and IA LMHC 124913 and practices in Washington.

Does the therapist offer services in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for online work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Pricing varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseEating disordersSelf esteem Depression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Washington, Iowa

Languages

English