Heather Sheidler , LPC

Heather Sheidler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 16 years of experience in the mental health field. She has worked across residential and outpatient community mental health settings, developing practical skills in supporting people through complex challenges and everyday struggles.

Her clinical experience centers on anxiety, family and relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma and abuse. She has helped people managing depression, parenting difficulties, mood and anger regulation, and the aftermath of physical or emotional trauma. Heather also works with a broad range of concerns including stress, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, and attention-related challenges.

Heather’s approach draws from several established counseling models, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and person-centered practice. She adapts techniques to fit each person’s circumstances and preferences, focusing on skill-building and practical strategies that support progress over time. Heather believes that most people already possess strengths they can use to move forward and she aims to help clients identify and develop those resources.

The therapeutic relationship is collaborative and respectful, with emphasis on open dialogue and active participation. Heather tailors session content and treatment goals to each client’s unique needs, and she encourages personal work between sessions to reinforce growth. Seeking change takes courage, and Heather offers steady support and guidance for those who are ready to take the next step.