Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
How Heidi works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMSW
- Licensed in
- Michigan
- Years in practice
- 35
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Heidi
Heidi Dijak is a licensed clinical social worker with 35 years of practical experience helping people deal with stress, anxiety, anger, and addictions. She focuses on building straightforward, respectful conversations that help a person feel heard and start making changes. Heidi meets people where they are and works at a pace that feels manageable.
She uses a mix of approaches to match what someone needs. That can mean checking thoughts and patterns with cognitive behavioral techniques, learning emotional regulation skills from dialectical behavior methods, or using mindfulness and client-centered ways to build self-awareness.
Background and approach
Heidi adapts sessions to the issue at hand and the person in the room. Sessions often focus on real-life tools and small steps. Heidi helps people improve communication, manage impulses, and handle feelings like guilt, shame, or isolation.
She also supports those facing problems with substance use, process addictions, or major life changes. Her background includes decades of practice in Michigan and work across a wide range of concerns, including mood problems, paranoia, personality issues, phobias, and multicultural challenges. Heidi explains things plainly and tailors plans to each person’s goals.
People who choose Heidi can expect practical strategies, patience, and direct feedback. She encourages questions and works collaboratively to find approaches that fit each client’s situation.
What Heidi works with
Everything Heidi lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Heidi's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Young adult issues
Approaches Heidi lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can notice their own strengths and choices. It helps when someone needs a nonjudgmental space to sort through feelings and priorities.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It teaches practical skills to challenge unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns.
Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches emotional regulation and distress tolerance skills. These techniques help people manage strong emotions, reduce impulsive behaviors, and improve communication under stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Changes are made together as progress is tracked and priorities shift.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions can work when video isn’t ideal, and live chat or text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use shorter updates. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Heidi
What kinds of concerns does Heidi address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, self esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include communication problems, control issues, and process addictions.
What is Heidi's approach to therapy?
Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses mindfulness and emotionally-focused ideas when they fit a person’s goals.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 35 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and populations. That background shapes a practical, down-to-earth approach to care.
Where is Heidi licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Michigan and provides services aligned with that practice location. Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are accepted. Sessions are conducted in English for all clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the person.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Heidi?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.