Heidi Shock

Heidi Shock is a licensed master social worker who focuses on helping people untangle problems that feel overwhelming. She offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence so people can talk openly about what is getting in the way. Many clients come with stress, anxiety, mood changes, substance use concerns, or grief and loss.

She has 14 years of experience working with high-risk clients, mainly within the criminal justice system. Heidi earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University. Those roles gave her repeated practice supporting people through trauma, abuse, and substance-related problems.

Her sessions are straightforward and practical. She draws on client-centered ideas to follow each person’s goals. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation when needed.

Heidi also brings emotionally-focused and mindfulness approaches into the work. That means she helps people notice and make sense of emotions, then try small, doable changes. She pays attention to how relationships and attachment show up in a person’s life.

People with ADHD, bipolar challenges, intimacy or parenting struggles, codependency, chronic illness, or issues around abandonment or adoption often seek her help. Heidi aims to support clients as they build coping skills and clearer patterns for day-to-day life.

How Heidi’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Heidi uses client-centered therapy to keep the focus on each person’s goals and values. This approach means sessions start with what matters to the client, then build small steps toward change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thoughts and behaviors that fuel anxiety, depression, or substance use and then practice new responses. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Heidi works collaboratively to decide what techniques make the most sense for a person’s needs and preferences. She adapts tools over time based on what is helpful and what feels manageable for the client.

The original biography does not specify which session formats are used, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose when video, audio, or written check-ins suit them best. Licensed professionals often find these options help maintain continuity of care without asking clients to rearrange large parts of their lives.