- 16 years experience
- Values-based work
- Skill building focus
About Heather
Heather Sheidler is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 16 years of experience in mental health. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or major life changes. She also supports those coping with trauma, relationship or family conflict, and struggles with mood or addiction.
Her background includes work in residential programs and community mental health agencies. That experience shaped a practical approach to therapy that emphasizes skills people can use between sessions. Heather adapts what she does to fit each person's situation rather than using one fixed method.
Heather draws on several counseling approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy. She focuses on helping people notice what matters to them, build coping skills, and practice different ways of responding to hard feelings.
Therapy is collaborative and active. Heather encourages honest conversation and small experiments between sessions. She helps clients set concrete goals, try new strategies, and track what works for them.
Many people come to her for help with parenting stress, attachment concerns, codependency, grief, panic, and challenges like impulsivity or isolation. Heather aims to empower clients so they can make changes that fit their lives and values.
If someone is ready to begin, Heather guides them through a straightforward start-up process and works with their priorities to build a usable, step-by-step plan.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice what they truly value and then take small steps toward those values even when feelings are uncomfortable. It tends to help with anxiety, life transitions, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication skills, which can be useful for strong mood swings, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different techniques. That conversation guides which methods get used and when, and the plan can be adjusted over time as needs change.
Confirm session options before booking because the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in their everyday routines, review homework between meetings, and try new strategies with the therapist's feedback. Licensed professionals aim to match the approach and format to what will work best for each person's life and goals.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Heather address?
She focuses on anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, grief, mood disorders, panic, ADHD, and related issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Heather uses a collaborative, practical style that emphasizes skills practice and goal-setting. Sessions aim to be conversational and focused on real-life changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience working in mental health, including residential and outpatient community settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds the LPC credential, which stands for licensed professional counselor, and she practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How is payment handled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heather?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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