- CBT techniques
- EMDR included
- 30 years experience
About Heather
Heather Wiegand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 30 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Heather also addresses social anxiety and phobia among other concerns. Her style is direct and practical, focused on helping people gain skills they can use between sessions.
She begins by doing a clear assessment and creating a treatment plan based on what the person wants to change. Sessions use approaches that teach concrete skills for problem solving and emotion management. Heather names Client-Centered work, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Emotion-Focused Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing among the techniques she uses.
Her background includes service as an advocate, case manager, and crisis intervention specialist, as well as clinical work since 2009. That variety of roles informs how she notices practical barriers and life stressors in session. Heather draws on that experience when helping people set manageable steps forward.
People can expect straightforward conversations that identify patterns, try small behavioral experiments, and build skills for everyday life. She helps people talk through difficult moments, improve communication, and strengthen self-worth. The focus is on useful tools and steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location. Prospective clients are asked to use the site process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Heather uses several well-known therapeutic approaches that focus on practical change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and teach coping skills; it is often used for anxiety, low mood, and patterns that cause trouble in relationships. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is described by clinicians as a method to help process distressing memories and decrease their emotional intensity; it is commonly used when past trauma continues to affect daily life. Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people identify and work with strong feelings to improve how they relate to themselves and others.Choosing which approach to use is part of the work together. Heather will review a person’s goals, current challenges, and preferences and then recommend techniques to try. That plan can change over time based on what helps most, and the therapist and client make those adjustments collaboratively.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Many clients find online sessions fit into their day more easily by removing travel time and allowing more flexible scheduling. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins, schedule around work or caregiving, and practice skills between meetings to fit real life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and social anxiety and phobia among other topics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Heather uses practical, skills-based methods and conversational sessions focused on problem solving and emotion work.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 30 years of service roles and has worked clinically since 2009.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) licensed in Michigan and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site process.