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Heidi Shock, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Heidi is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Heidi. View 27 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

Heidi has been amazing for me. She has helped me navigate an incredibly complex and frightening time in my life and I can’t say enough good thing about her.

Reviewed November 2024

Heidi is just amazing, kind, doesn’t let me lie to myself but still gentle when needed

Reviewed June 2024

More about Heidi

  • 14 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

Hello!

My name is Heidi Shock and I am a mental health and substance abuse therapist with over fourteen years experience with high-risk clients primarily in the criminal justice system. I have a undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan and a Master's degree in Social Work from Michigan State University. I provide a laid-back, non-judgmental and safe space that helps individuals open up about issues creating barriers in their lives. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse, ADHD, grief/loss, etc. I have worked with individuals of all demographics, age ranges from teens-older adults. My therapeutic approach combines Client-Centered, Cognitive-Behavioral, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative and Rational-Emotive Therapy. It takes courage to take those first steps toward the changes you want to see happen in your life. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Bipolar disorder Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Antisocial personality Attachment issues Avoidant personality Blended family issues Body image Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Dependent personality Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Eating and food-related issues Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concerns Narcissism Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Paranoia Personality disorders Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexuality Smoking / vaping cessation Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Heidi Shock's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1205058344.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801105237 · Expires July 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Heidi Shock

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

27 reviews

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Heidi has been amazing for me. She has helped me navigate an incredibly complex and frightening time in my life and I can’t say enough good thing about her.

Reviewed November 2024

Heidi is just amazing, kind, doesn’t let me lie to myself but still gentle when needed

Reviewed June 2024

I love Heidi. She has supported me through so much but doesn’t take my nonsense. She’s brilliant

Reviewed February 2024

She is kind, and I am blown away by her expertise. I am a medical student and she helps me with my self-esteem and reassures my self-worth. She is a great listener, a brilliant counsellor, and a warm-hearted individual all in one. I thank God that she is my counsellor. She was able to untangle my thoughts and give me straight answers. I felt so welcome and not judged. I can talk to her about my mistakes and my burdens without the fear and hinderance. She is super qualified and warm and friendly. I have had other therapists before, and she is the best one I have.

Reviewed November 2021

I love Heidi. She gets me in a way I didn’t think possible and has been there for so much including the birth of my daughter and the associated fall out. She’s kind, compassionate but still able to push for improvements in me all the time.

Reviewed November 2023

I love Heidi. She’s compassionate, kind, flexible and super understanding. She’s been there through my pregnancy and bring a new mom, always kind, never judgemental.

Reviewed June 2023

Heidi has helped me a lot. She has an incredible way of understanding and being empathetic, and makes me question the belief system that was hurting me so much. She makes me feel comfortable with therapy and is a lifesaver.

Reviewed April 2023

Best therapist I’ve EVER had in my entire life! She fixed my life and got me through some of the hardest times. I love love love her!!

Reviewed April 2023

Heidi is amazing. A fantastic listener. Excellent at CBT therapy and PTSD recovery. Has helped me especially with facing childhood trauma and fears associated with it.

Reviewed December 2022

Still the best counsellor I’ve ever had! Love her so much! She has helped me become the best version of me possible!❤️❤️❤️

Reviewed December 2022

Heidi is amazing.

Reviewed November 2022

Heidi has helped me transform my outlook and my life. I feel like my old self is coming back. My depression has improved a lot because of the work I have done with Heidi. I am forever grateful.

Reviewed July 2022

Heidi has helped me a lot in just a few months. She is friendly, and kind and makes me realize a lot about myself. I am so grateful to have her!

Reviewed April 2022

Still the best counsellor I’ve ever had in my entire life. She’s pretty much become a close friend of mine more than a counsellor. She’s the best! Will be with her for life! She’s helped me learn to love myself and helped me get over a super horrible codependent relationship in just a short time. Love her!

Reviewed March 2022

She is super easy to talk to. She listens and responds timely

Reviewed March 2022

Heidi has been amazing with making me feel heard and helping me through my grief and trauma. She offers good alternative perspectives and strategies to help challenge unhelpful thoughts and patterns. She has helped me a great deal and I always leave our sessions feeling like I am better able to manage the things that are troubling me.

Reviewed February 2022

Heidi is lovely and comes off as a very genuine person! She’s easy to talk to and makes me feel comfortable and most importantly - heard. I look forward to our live session and when I make progress I can’t wait to tell her about it.

Reviewed February 2022

Heidi has been a blessing in my life. She makes me feel like I am ok and that we can work through my issues. I trust her!

Reviewed January 2022

Very good listener and compassionate person

Reviewed January 2022

Heidi has been a valuable support from the very beginning. I can relate to her & she has very good advice & realistic/practical suggestions. I wish I had started with Better Help sooner!

Reviewed December 2021

Heidi is kind, attentive, realistic and actually listens to me.

Reviewed December 2021

I find Heidi to be friendly, very supportive and has lots of material to share that I've found really helpful. She's very easy to talk to and she really listens to what you're saying. She's exactly what I've needed in a therapist.

Reviewed December 2021

I love Heidi. She came into my life at the perfect time. I had just lost my cousin to suicide and 7 days later, lost my gramma to cancer and she matched me that night. It was a miracle. She is the best counsellor I’ve ever had and I plan on staying with her for a very very long time. Maybe forever. Thank you so much for everything heidi❤️

Reviewed November 2021

Loved my experience with Heidi! She helped me with my grief. (:

Reviewed November 2021

I have been having therapy with Heidi for a couple of weeks now and have found her to be helpful and insightful. This is my first experience of talking therapy and she has helped me to work through some things already. Not to say the issues are gone, but I certainly feel less hopeless. The support via text with worksheets and general chats has also been a great support occasionally through the week. I recommend Heidi’s therapy sessions highly.

Reviewed November 2021

Heidi is amazing! Heidi is so understanding, a great listener and makes you feel really safe.

Reviewed November 2021

Heidi is great, intuitive, friendly and really helpful.

Reviewed November 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Heidi Shock offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Heidi Shock works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Heidi Shock speak?

Heidi Shock speaks English.

How many years of experience does Heidi Shock have?

Heidi Shock has 14 years of experience.

Where is Heidi Shock licensed to practice?

Heidi Shock is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Heidi Shock accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Heidi Shock accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Heidi Shock offer?

Heidi Shock offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Heidi Shock?

Heidi Shock can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Heidi Shock?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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