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Heather Sheidler

Therapist(She/her)
12 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello, and welcome.

I am a dedicated mental health professional with 18 years of experiencing working with teens, adults, and families. I am committed to helping individuals navigate life’s challenges with clarity, resilience, and confidence. I specialize in processing childhood trauma and clearing limiting beliefs.

My approach to therapy

My practice is grounded in evidence-based approaches and a compassionate, client-centered philosophy. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process where you feel heard, respected, and empowered.

What you can expect from me

In your first session with me, you can expect a warm, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe to share at your own pace. My primary goal is to get to know you — your concerns, your strengths, and what brings you to therapy — while helping you feel comfortable with the process.

During this initial meeting, we will:

  • Discuss what prompted you to seek support and what you hope to gain from therapy
  • Review relevant personal, emotional, and relational history
  • Identify current challenges and patterns you’d like to change
  • Begin clarifying short- and long-term goals

I view the first session as a collaborative foundation-setting experience. Together, we will outline clear, realistic goals tailored to your needs — whether that’s reducing anxiety, improving mood, strengthening relationships, processing past experiences, or building coping skills.

You can also expect transparency about how I work, the approaches I use, and what ongoing sessions may look like. I encourage questions and open dialogue so you feel informed and empowered from the very beginning.

Above all, my aim is to create a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported — and to leave the first session with greater clarity, direction, and a sense of hope about the path forward.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    12 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Oakland University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Medicare Adv (Plus Blue), Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Priority Health, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Positive Psychology, Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Attachment Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Couples Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    6060 Torrey Road # A
    Flint, MI 48507