Heather Wiegand, LPC

Heather Wiegand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who brings 30 years of experience supporting people at different stages of life. She has worked as an advocate, case manager, crisis intervention specialist, and has served as a clinician since 2009, focusing on helping individuals, couples, and families recover a sense of balance and joy. Heather emphasizes practical skills for improving self-esteem, strengthening relationships, and managing depression and life transitions.

Working from a trauma-informed, judgment free approach, she begins with a thorough assessment and collaborative treatment plan tailored to each person or family. Her toolbox includes client-centered techniques alongside Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), offering strategies aimed at real-world problem solving and improved daily functioning.

Heather addresses a wide range of concerns including relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, body image, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and issues related to life purpose and workplace stress. She frames therapy as a collaborative process intended to restore hope, build skills, and enhance overall quality of life.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Heather uses several proven therapeutic methods to address trauma, mood, and relationship concerns in ways that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that works with distressing memories and associated feelings to reduce their emotional impact and improve daily functioning. Emotion-focused Therapy (EFT) supports clients in understanding and processing emotions to improve relationships and self-worth.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Heather treats that choice as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so clients receive the best fit for their situation.

Online therapy with Heather is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, varied comfort levels, and geographic convenience. These options make it easier to access consistent care, practice skills between sessions, and maintain therapy during life transitions.