Heidi Shock

Compassionate, practical support for meaningful change

LMSW Michigan

Experience: 14 years in practice
Focus areas: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Heidi

Heidi Shock is a licensed social worker (LMSW) who centers her practice on helping people navigate addiction, trauma, grief, mood disorders, and everyday stressors.

Background and approach

With 14 years of experience, she offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence that encourages clients to name the barriers standing between them and the changes they want. Her background includes work with high-risk clients in the criminal justice system and a foundation in psychology and social work from Michigan institutions.

Her work blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a client-centered spirit. Heidi draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside approaches such as DBT, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness to address symptoms and build skills for coping, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships.

She helps people struggling with depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, ADHD, grief, and related concerns to identify patterns and practice concrete strategies for change. Clients can expect a laid-back, supportive environment where goals are shaped collaboratively.

Heidi accepts international clients and conducts sessions from Michigan, using a flexible mix of communication formats to meet different needs and schedules.

Approaches that guide online work and practical benefits

Heidi commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy into online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and teaching skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, addictions, and coping with life changes. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while they explore goals and values.

She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, or interpersonal effectiveness are priorities; DBT offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process, and she works with each person to tailor methods to their goals, preferences, and the challenges they bring to therapy.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, allow continuity when travel or location change occurs, and let clients select the mode of communication that feels most comfortable for them.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Heidi commonly address?

She works with concerns such as addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, relationship and family issues, parenting, self esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and compassion fatigue, among others.

Which therapeutic approaches does she use in sessions?

Her practice combines client-centered work with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and motivational interviewing tailored to individual needs.

How long has she been practicing?

She brings 14 years of clinical experience, including substantial work with higher-risk clients in the criminal justice system.

Where is Heidi licensed and what are her credentials?

She holds an LMSW and her credential details are MI LMSW 6801105237, and she practices from Michigan.

Can non-U.S. clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts work with people outside the U.S.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide a range of ways to connect.

How are fees and subscriptions handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

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

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 OCD Panic 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