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- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Heidi
LMSW clinician in Michigan with 35 years of experience, Heidi Dijak helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and life changes. She works with concerns that often overlap, such as communication problems, codependency, guilt and shame, and mood or personality disorders. Sessions focus on practical skills and conversation aimed at clearer thinking and steadier behavior.
Heidi uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation focused on each person's concerns and priorities. She integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and build new coping strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Mindfulness Therapy add skills for emotional regulation and staying present.
In practice she combines these methods to address addiction-related problems, impulsivity, and anger. That means working through patterns, trying behavioral experiments, and practicing emotion-management techniques. She also attends to social stressors like isolation, multicultural concerns, and men's issues when they matter to the person in front of her.
Her approach is straightforward: listen, clarify what’s getting in the way, then try concrete steps that can be practiced between sessions. Progress is reviewed and plans adjusted as needed. This gives space for both short-term coping and longer-term change.
Heidi’s background spans three and a half decades of client work in Michigan. She holds the LMSW credential and offers services in English. International clients are accepted; confirm any format or scheduling details before booking.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the client's priorities and what feels most pressing. This helps set goals and guide session topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses simple exercises to practice new responses. DBT provides practical emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills that can be taught and practiced between meetings.Finding the best approach is part of early work. The therapist and client will decide together which methods to try based on needs, goals, and what feels most useful. That collaborative step helps shape the mix of skill-building, behavioral experiments, and reflective conversation used over time.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing meetings during breaks or from different locations. They also allow practice of CBT and DBT exercises in the context of daily routines, such as brief check-ins, in-session skills coaching, and homework practice between meetings. Ask about scheduling, session length, and any format choices when you set up the first appointment.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional issues include codependency, communication problems, guilt and shame, and impulsivity.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy along with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Those methods are combined to match the person's goals.
How much experience does this clinician have?
She has 35 years of professional work experience. That experience has included a range of addiction and mood-related concerns.
What credential and location apply?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are accepted. Confirm any licensing or scheduling details that may affect cross-border work before booking.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the platform or service for exact pricing for your region.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That will start the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.