Heather Sheidler , LPC

Heather Sheidler is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with more than 16 years of experience in the mental health field. Her career has included work in residential programs as well as outpatient and community mental health agencies, giving her a broad perspective on treatment settings and client needs.

Sheidler has particular experience supporting people dealing with anxiety, family and relationship conflicts, major life transitions, and complex trauma or abuse. Her caseload has also included depression, parenting difficulties, mood and anger management, and individuals who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic work draws from several established counseling approaches, including Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, Motivational Interviewing, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Person-Centered practice. Sheidler adapts these methods to the individual, helping clients identify practical skills and strategies that align with their goals. Her emphasis is on empowering clients to recognize their own strengths and to build capacity for change.

The counseling process with Sheidler is collaborative and focused on creating an open environment for honest communication. She emphasizes active participation and work outside sessions as central to progress, and aims to tailor dialogue and treatment planning to each person’s unique needs. Sheidler approaches change with encouragement and support for those ready to take the next step toward a more fulfilling life.

Approach-Based Online Therapy with Heather Sheidler

Heather Sheidler integrates several evidence-based approaches into online work to meet individual needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify their values and build psychological flexibility - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and major life changes by encouraging committed action in line with what matters most.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical strategies to shift those patterns. CBT is frequently applied to anxiety, panic, mood concerns, and coping with intrusive thoughts.

Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s own pace and goals. This approach can support growth in areas like self-esteem, relationship challenges, grief, and life transitions by creating a collaborative, nonjudgmental space.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Heather Sheidler works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility and access by allowing work via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule consistent care, to fit therapy into daily life, and to maintain continuity when in-person visits are difficult, while still receiving guidance from a licensed professional.