Welcome! My name is Heather Sheidler and I am a licensed professional counselor in the state of Michigan. I have over 13 years experience working in the mental health field. I have worked in a variety of settings including residential and outpatient/community mental health agencies. I have the most experience working with anxiety, family/relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma/abuse. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and mood/anger management. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My therapeutic approach incorporates several major theories of counseling, including Cognitive-Behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person Centered. I tailor my particular focus to best meet your needs. I believe that every individual possesses the strength and potential to work through life problems. I seek to help you to discover this potential and learn skills and strategies that will help you achieve your goals through empowering and providing you with conditions for personal growth. The counseling process involves a collaborative relationship between us in an open environment where you are free to share your thoughts and feelings honestly. Thus, your active participation and personal work outside of sessions are essential for counseling to be effective and help you reach your goal. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dissociation, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
MI LPC 6401011873
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Heather is a wonderful listener and fosters a very safe feeling space to talk. She validates my feelings and coaches me on how to handle them.
Written on Apr 06, 2022 after therapy with Heather for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Heather is the most understanding person I've ever met! She does her homework to know exactly what you are going through. She's highly recommended!
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Heather for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Heather has done great with me. Heather had the right tips to give me. Heather is a wonderful person to talk to. She listened to all my concerns and she gave me good feedback on how to handle my concerns.
Written on May 13, 2021 after therapy with Heather for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders
I have really appreciated Heather's conversation style. She is kind and understanding. Her insights and questions, have allowed me to reflect and grow as a person.
Written on May 02, 2021 after therapy with Heather for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, coaching, and adhd