- Motivational interviewing
- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Emotion-focused work
About Heather
Heather Wiegand is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 30 years of experience. She focuses on relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also addresses concerns like body image, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
Heather uses practical, evidence-based techniques in her sessions. She begins with a thorough assessment and works with each person to build a clear plan. Sessions include skill-building for problem solving and steps to reduce negative self-talk.
Her background includes long-term work as an advocate, case manager, and crisis intervention specialist. Since 2009 she has worked as a clinician, bringing three decades of varied experience to clinical work. That experience informs how she helps people handle relationships and recover from difficult events.
In sessions she draws on approaches such as motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral methods, solution-focused techniques, emotion-focused work, and EMDR when appropriate. These methods are used to address symptoms, improve communication, and support emotional processing.
People who come for help can expect straightforward, practical steps to manage stressors and change patterns that keep them stuck. Heather invites clients to set goals and practice skills between meetings. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies with location. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
How Heather’s approaches translate to online work
Heather draws on motivational interviewing, which focuses on clarifying values and finding personal reasons to change. It helps when people feel stuck or uncertain about taking next steps. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, a practical way to reduce persistent negative self-talk related to guilt and shame.She may also use emotion-focused methods to help people name and process difficult feelings so they take up less space in daily life. Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist and client discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try methods together and adjust as needed.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals typically use these benefits to help people practice skills in their everyday routine and keep consistent progress.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she focus on?
She focuses on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, with additional attention to guilt and shame.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and creates a treatment plan after a thorough assessment. Sessions emphasize skill-building and reducing negative self-talk.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 30 years of overall experience and has worked as a clinician since 2009.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.