- Relationship challenges
- Trauma and PTSD
- Self-esteem work
About Heather
Heather Wiegand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 30 years of experience. She focuses on relationships, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and also lists life purpose among her concerns. Heather writes in plain terms about common struggles such as negative self-talk, increased anxiety, and difficult transitions.
She uses a trauma-informed approach and begins with a thorough assessment. From that starting point she and the client build a treatment plan and practical steps to address daily problems. Sessions emphasize skills for problem-solving and ways to reduce the impact of painful memories or ongoing stress.
Heather describes using a mix of client-centered methods and several evidence-based techniques. Her stated methods include motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused work, emotion-focused work, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. Those approaches are applied to help people address relationship patterns, manage mood, and improve self-regard.
Her background includes long-term roles as an advocate, case manager, and crisis intervention specialist, plus clinical work since 2009. That variety of roles informs her practical, results-oriented focus in sessions. Heather notes experience across the lifespan in prior positions, and she offers services in English in Michigan.
For people feeling stuck after a job change, breakup, health shift, or other life event, Heather aims to break problems down into manageable steps. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options when they prepare to book.
How therapeutic methods are used in online sessions
Heather lists several evidence-based techniques she uses. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and self-critical thoughts. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing addresses distress tied to traumatic memories and can reduce how intense those memories feel. Motivational interviewing is a collaborative way to clarify values and resolve mixed feelings about change, useful for goals like lifestyle shifts or financial decisions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Heather will review your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which techniques to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made over time based on what is helpful.
The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and avoiding travel time. Because the biography does not list specific session formats here, confirm current session options before booking. Many people find virtual sessions let them have shorter check-ins when needed, avoid commute time, and match therapy to everyday routines without rearranging an entire day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and also lists life purpose among her focus areas.
How does she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She begins with a trauma-informed assessment and creates a treatment plan. Sessions emphasize practical skills like problem-solving and emotion-focused strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Heather has 30 years of service experience, with clinical work noted since 2009 and prior roles as an advocate, case manager, and crisis intervention specialist.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Michigan.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.