- Anxiety and stress
- Body image work
- CBT and ACT approaches
About Heidi
Dr. Heidi Duong is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with seven years of clinical experience based in Washington. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. Dr. Duong also focuses on related issues such as attachment and abandonment, body image, codependency, and isolation or loneliness.
She favors clear, practical conversations about what feels unfulfilling and what gets in the way. Sessions look at current behaviors and patterns to identify obstacles. Together, client and therapist outline concrete steps that aim to increase day-to-day consistency and a sense of purpose.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice unhelpful thoughts and acceptance-based work to clarify values and intentions. Attachment-informed perspectives are used to understand relationship patterns that affect self-worth and closeness.
Sessions may include work on emotions, skills for managing distress, and exercises to improve communication and self-direction. For people wrestling with eating and body image, the focus is on practical strategies and coping skills rather than quick fixes. Dr. Duong describes therapy as collaborative problem-solving aimed at clearer choices and steadier behavior.
She offers services as an LMHC practicing in Washington and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients should confirm the current session formats before booking.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can help when anxiety or avoidance keeps someone from doing things that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thought patterns and behaviors to build practical skills for managing anxiety, mood, and eating-related concerns.Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to try methods and see what fits best for their needs, goals, and preferences. That process can include adjusting techniques over time based on what helps the person make steadier changes.
Confirm the exact online session formats available before booking, as current options are provided through the therapist's scheduling flow. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some approaches lend themselves to homework between sessions, which can be discussed and planned during online visits.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Washington, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, self-esteem problems, and depression. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, codependency, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She works in a practical, collaborative way that looks at current behaviors and choices. Sessions emphasize clear steps and skills to manage emotions and improve daily functioning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a practicing clinician.
What credentials and location apply?
She is an LMHC with licensure details recorded as WA LMHC LH and IA LMHC, and she practices in Washington.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to meet with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.