Heidi Dijak, LMSW

Heidi Dijak is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Heidi also lists codependency and communication problems among the concerns she addresses.

Her approach centers on talking through what feels most pressing and practical. She draws on client-centered methods to listen and respond to what each person brings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques help with strong emotions and impulsive reactions.

Heidi incorporates mindfulness practices to slow down intense feelings and gain perspective. She also uses elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy to clarify difficult relationship patterns and how they affect mood and self-worth. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she works with people who are ambivalent about change, especially around substance use and other addictive behaviors.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that can be practiced between meetings. Heidi adapts conversations and exercises to fit a person’s day-to-day life. The result is straightforward work on boundaries, communication skills, coping tools, and managing urges or strong moods.

People who often put others first, have trouble saying no, or feel stuck around someone else’s drinking or moods may find this practical style helpful. To begin, follow the site’s booking flow to complete the matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.

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