Heather Sheidler , LPC

Heather Sheidler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Michigan who focuses on practical help for common life struggles. She works with people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, grief, addiction, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and trauma. Her style is straightforward and collaborative. Heather aims to help clients build skills they can use between sessions.

Heather brings 16 years of experience in residential and outpatient community mental health settings. She has supported many people recovering from physical trauma or emotional abuse and those facing complex life transitions. Her background gives her experience with mood disorders, panic attacks, ADHD, and challenges around intimacy and family rhythms.

Her approach mixes evidence-informed methods to match each person's needs. She uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work. Sessions focus on learning tools for coping, improving communication, and managing strong emotions.

Heather emphasizes a team approach in which the client’s goals guide the plan. She encourages practical steps and personal work between sessions to help change stick. People who want clear strategies and gentle accountability often find her approach helpful.

Heather works by video, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging. She offers services in English and practices in Michigan. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

The work often blends cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in ways that fit remote care. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking and teaches practical skills to change behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, panic, and mood swings. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward a meaningful life while learning to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Heather will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then adapt CBT or ACT tools and client-centered conversation to match what feels most useful. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust them over time based on what helps.

Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video lets people practice new skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief reflections between sessions and ongoing reminders. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on concrete skills and steady progress.