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Heidi Shock

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I’m an easygoing, approachable therapist and a good listener. I want you to feel comfortable sharing your story and talking openly about what brought you to therapy. I’m interested in understanding your goals, where you want your life to go, and what changes you would like to make.

I also believe that understanding where we’ve come from can help us better understand where we are today. Our life experiences can shape the way we think, make decisions, and approach relationships and challenges. By exploring those experiences together, we can begin to understand what may be holding you back and identify healthier ways to move forward.

My approach to therapy

My approach is client-centered and collaborative. I believe you are the navigator of your own life, and my role is to come alongside you, listen, offer perspective, and help you navigate the challenges you’re facing.

I’m not here to tell you what you should do or make decisions for you. Instead, I want to help you better understand yourself, identify what you want for your life, and build the motivation and confidence to make meaningful changes. Therapy is a partnership, and you remain in charge of the direction we take.

What you can expect from me

From our first session, you can expect a warm welcome and a therapist who is genuinely there to listen. We’ll take care of the necessary paperwork and initial questions, but I don’t want your first session to feel like it’s only about completing forms.

Most importantly, I want you to have an opportunity to talk about what brought you to therapy, what you’re experiencing, and what you hope to get from treatment. We’ll begin getting to know each other, identifying your goals, and creating a direction for our work together—at a pace that feels comfortable for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Affirming, Warm, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Michigan State University
  • License type
    LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) (Michigan)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Heidi Shock accepts Aetna and 2 other insurance carriers

On average, people save 75% on sessions through Headway

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Experiential, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Positive Psychology, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Processing (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Somatic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Seeking Safety, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Behavior Modification
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
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