Heather Sheidler , LPC - Therapist in Michigan

About Heather

Heather Sheidler is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 16 years of experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns along with stress, anxiety, trauma, and related life challenges. Heather aims to make therapy straightforward and useful for people feeling overwhelmed by relationship or emotional struggles.

Her style is practical and collaborative. She meets people where they are and works together with them to set clear goals. Sessions include skill-building, problem solving, and time to talk through painful events or ongoing patterns.

Background and approach

Heather has worked in residential programs and community mental health settings. That variety shaped her ability to help people dealing with complex trauma, grief, mood shifts, and parenting pressures. She also supports those coping with addiction, anger, and panic symptoms.

She uses several evidence-based methods and picks tools that match each person’s needs. Common approaches she draws on include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy. These methods help with emotional regulation, behavior change, and building more effective relationships.

Heather believes clients bring strengths to the work and that therapy is a team effort. She encourages active work between sessions and adapts plans as goals change. Her practice is aimed at helping people find clearer direction and more manageable ways to handle family and life stress.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Heather commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy emphasizes values-based action and learning to accept difficult feelings while building a life that matters, which can be useful for stress, trauma reactions, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit the client’s situation. This collaborative process helps tailor the plan so techniques are practical and meaningful for family or parenting concerns and personal struggles.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to continue work between meetings. Many people find the flexibility helpful when managing parenting demands, school routines, work, or transportation limits, while still keeping steady progress on goals.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Heather address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, grief, and intimacy-related issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative. She uses talk, skill practice, and problem solving drawn from several evidence-based methods.

What experience does she bring?

Heather has 16 years in the mental health field, including work in residential and outpatient community mental health settings.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds the LPC credential with licence number MI LPC 6401011873 and practices in Michigan.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Heather offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How do I get started if I want to work with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location and therapist availability.

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Experience: 16 years
Licensed: Michigan
Languages: English

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