Heidi Dijak , LMSW

Heidi Dijak is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with 35 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, and addictive behaviors. She draws on a long history of work helping individuals manage anger, build motivation, and strengthen self-esteem and confidence while navigating major life changes.

Heidi approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the distinct needs of the individual. Her practice focuses on practical coping skills for addictions and process-related concerns as well as strategies to address relationship patterns, communication challenges, and mood-related symptoms.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all solutions, she collaborates with clients to develop personalized goals and strategies that reflect their values and circumstances. Taking that initial step toward therapy is often difficult, and Heidi acknowledges the courage it takes to begin work on these issues. Her aim is to provide steady, experienced support as clients move toward greater stability and self-understanding.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Heidi integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening with empathy and creating a collaborative space where the client leads the exploration of goals and values - this approach helps people who need understanding, validation, and self-directed growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and change unhelpful patterns.

She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) when clients need skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can be especially useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Heidi works together with each person to identify the methods that best match their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Heidi is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive ongoing support from licensed professionals regardless of location.