Heidi Shock, LMSW

Heidi Shock is a Michigan-based mental health and substance abuse therapist with more than 14 years of experience working with high-risk clients, particularly within the criminal justice system. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University, and practices as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker. Heidi creates a laid-back, non-judgmental space designed to help people speak openly about obstacles that interfere with daily life and relationships.

Her clinical experience spans a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, PTSD and trauma, mood and personality disorders, substance use issues, ADHD, grief and loss, and related challenges across the lifespan from teens to older adults. She has worked with diverse populations and approaches each person with respect and practical support.

Heidi blends several therapeutic methods to tailor care to each individual's needs, combining client-centered techniques with cognitive-behavioral strategies, solution-focused work, motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, and rational-emotive methods. She frames the first steps toward change as courageous and aims to empower clients as they pursue meaningful goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Heidi draws on client-centered therapy to place the person's experience and goals at the center of work, creating space for people to be heard and to build on their own strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for depression, anxiety, and patterns that maintain distress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers practical skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Heidi works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time so the care evolves with the client's progress and circumstances.

Online therapy with Heidi is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit consistent sessions into busy lives, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from a distance while focusing on practical tools and measurable progress.