Heather Sheidler , LPC

Heather Sheidler is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Michigan with more than 16 years of experience in the mental health field. Her LPC credential indicates state licensure to provide professional counseling services. Over the course of her career she has worked in a range of settings, including residential programs and outpatient or community mental health agencies, gaining experience with diverse clinical presentations.

Heather has concentrated much of her work on anxiety, family and relationship conflicts, life transitions, and complex trauma or abuse. She has supported people facing depression, parenting challenges, mood and anger management, and the impacts of physical or emotional trauma. Her background includes helping clients navigate difficult life changes as well as managing symptoms related to mood disorders and panic.

Her therapeutic style draws on several established counseling models, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered approaches. She adapts techniques and focuses to fit each person’s unique needs, emphasizing clients’ strengths and potential for growth. Heather frames therapy as a collaborative process that asks for honest communication and active effort both during and between sessions, and she works with clients to build practical skills and strategies that support their goals.

She approaches change with encouragement and empowerment, offering guidance for people ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life.

Approaches and Benefits of Online Therapy

Heather Sheidler uses evidence-informed approaches that translate well to online care. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. It focuses on building concrete tools for coping and problem solving.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This approach can be especially useful for people managing intense emotions, impulsivity, or relationship challenges because it teaches practical skills for navigating difficult moments.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client’s strengths and the therapeutic relationship. It creates space for clients to explore goals and values while the therapist offers empathy and support, making it a good fit for people seeking a collaborative, person-focused process.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may combine techniques as appropriate. Licensed professionals often adjust strategies over time to match progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible options such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to schedule appointments around work and family life, access care from different locations, and maintain continuity of support when in-person meetings are difficult. For many people, this flexibility enhances engagement and makes it simpler to apply therapeutic skills in daily life.