Heidi Shock, LMSW

Heidi Shock, LMSW, helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence that makes it easier to talk about painful or confusing problems. Many people come for help with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, and relationship or intimacy concerns including jealousy. Heidi draws on 14 years of clinical experience, much of it with high-risk clients in the criminal justice system. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. Her practical background includes work with trauma, substance use, mood disorders, ADHD, and complex grief. In sessions she focuses on what the person needs right now. That can mean listening deeply, using client-centered methods to reflect what matters, or applying cognitive-behavioral tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses elements from dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation skills when feelings feel overwhelming. Her style is laid-back and direct. She aims to create a space where people can name what’s causing pain and test small, manageable changes. For people coping with life transitions, parenting strain, caregiving stress, or body image and attachment issues, she offers concrete steps and homework to practice between visits. If someone is ready to try therapy, Heidi supports them through each step of making changes and building better daily habits.

How Heidi’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Heidi commonly uses client-centered therapy to create a listening, nonjudgmental space where people can bring up the issues that matter most. This approach focuses on understanding each person’s experience and responding to what they say rather than following a rigid plan. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and offers practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, addiction-related patterns, and relationship concerns by breaking problems into manageable steps. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Heidi will help you decide which methods fit your goals and preferences and adjust the plan as needed. She often blends approaches so work in sessions matches what a person needs that week. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with Heidi about scheduling options and what will work best for your routine.