Heather Sheidler , LPC

Heather Sheidler is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Michigan with 16 years of experience. She helps people facing anxiety, stress, depression, relationship and family conflicts, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those dealing with parenting strain, grief, mood concerns, and challenges related to ADHD and addiction. Her background includes work in residential settings and outpatient community mental health agencies. That range means she has experience with both short-term goals and longer, more complex concerns. She focuses on practical skills people can use between sessions, such as emotion regulation, communication strategies, and coping tools for panic or overwhelming stress. Heather blends several evidence-informed approaches to match each person's needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. She draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods help people clarify values and build a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship. She emphasizes collaboration and active work outside sessions. Progress often involves practicing new skills, trying different communication techniques, and building routines that reduce overwhelm. Heather aims to help people discover strengths and take small, doable steps toward their goals. People seeking support for caregiver stress or blended family strain will find that she lists supporting carers among her focus areas. For anyone beginning therapy, Heather encourages a straightforward, goal-oriented process that fits the pace each person needs.

How Heather’s approaches can fit into online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing what matters to you and taking steps toward those values, even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by clarifying priorities and guiding committed action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then practice small changes that reduce symptoms like panic, worry, or low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships through emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Heather will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means adapting skills and exercises to fit daily life and adjusting the plan as needs change. Confirm session formats before booking since specific online options are not listed here. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around caregiving duties, work, or school. It can also let people use shorter check-ins when a full session is hard to schedule, and it reduces travel time so therapy can fit into a busy day. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and focus to what works best for the client.