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- Relationship issues
- Trauma recovery
- Self-esteem work
About Heather
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 30 years of experience, Heather Wiegand focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Heather works with adults who want clear, practical steps and steady support through difficult periods.
Heather begins with a thorough assessment and creates a treatment plan to address the concerns a person brings. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. She uses client-centered approaches and common therapeutic methods to teach problem-solving and coping skills that can be practiced between meetings.
Her background includes long-term work as an advocate, case manager, and crisis intervention specialist. Since 2009 she has also worked as a clinician. That range of roles informs a practical focus on immediate needs and longer-term change.
Heather lists specific techniques she uses, including motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral methods, solution-focused strategies, emotion-focused work, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. These are applied to issues such as post-traumatic stress, communication problems, body image, chronic illness or pain, and workplace concerns.
In sessions she aims to help people learn skills for managing negative self-talk, improving communication, and restoring satisfaction in relationships. Her approach emphasizes concrete tools and agreed-upon goals so progress can be tracked. People who prefer straightforward, skills-based work may find this approach helpful.
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How Heather’s approaches work in online sessions
Heather lists several evidence-based techniques she uses. Cognitive behavioral approaches focus on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; they help with depression, anxiety, and negative self-talk by teaching specific coping skills. Motivational interviewing is a short, collaborative method that helps people resolve uncertainty and build motivation for change; it is often used when someone feels stuck or ambivalent. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) targets distressing memories and reactions related to trauma and abuse through structured processing methods.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend which techniques to try. Clients and the therapist check progress and adjust methods as needed so treatment stays practical and goal-focused.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or from different locations. They can also allow for shorter check-ins or longer work sessions depending on what fits a person’s schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques like cognitive behavioral work and motivational interviewing to an online setting to keep sessions focused and actionable.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include body image, chronic pain or illness, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and a client-centered approach. Sessions emphasize practical skills, problem-solving, and measurable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 30 years of experience and has worked as an advocate, case manager, crisis intervention specialist, and clinician since 2009.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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