Heidi Shock , LMSW

Heidi Shock is a Michigan-based mental health and substance abuse therapist with over fourteen years of experience working with high-risk clients, primarily 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 she is licensed as an LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker).

She provides a laid-back, non-judgmental therapeutic space that encourages individuals to explore and address barriers affecting daily functioning and relationships. Her clinical work spans a wide range of concerns, including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, PTSD, mood and personality disorders, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Heidi has experience supporting people across the lifespan, from adolescents to older adults.

Her therapeutic style integrates client-centered principles with cognitive-behavioral methods, dialectical skills, emotion-focused techniques, and mindfulness practices, tailoring interventions to each person’s unique needs. She emphasizes collaboration, practical skills, and empowerment to help individuals move toward the changes they want to make in their lives.

Therapeutic Approaches Available Online

Heidi Shock works with several evidence-based approaches adapted for remote care. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, accepting environment where the individual guides the pace and topics of therapy - this approach supports self-exploration, self-worth, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reframe unhelpful thinking and reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. It is often used to develop coping strategies for everyday challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions and patterns that interfere with relationships and daily functioning. Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Heidi collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their goals, needs, and preferences.

Online sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for busy schedules, reduce travel barriers, and allow continuity of care for those who cannot attend in person. These formats enable licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent, structured support while adapting techniques to the medium that works best for the individual.