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Heather Raitz, LMSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationMichigan
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Self esteem
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Heather

Heather Raitz is a Michigan-licensed LMSW who focuses on helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, life transitions, coaching needs, and ADHD-related concerns. With ten years of professional experience, she emphasizes respectful, sensitive, and compassionate care while tailoring conversations and plans to each person's circumstances.

Background and approach

Heather aims to support clients in building confidence, motivation, and practical coping strategies as they pursue more fulfilling lives. Her approach blends several therapeutic perspectives to address both immediate challenges and deeper patterns.

She draws on attachment-informed ideas to explore relationship dynamics, client-centered listening to prioritize each person's goals, and EMDR when trauma processing may be helpful. Heather also integrates mindfulness and psychodynamic elements to help clients recognize automatic reactions and develop clearer self-awareness.

She frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering encouragement and structure while adapting methods to suit individual needs and preferences.

Online Therapeutic Approaches and What They Offer

Heather integrates attachment-based methods and client-centered therapy into remote work to help clients explore relationship patterns and clarify personal goals. Attachment-based work looks at how earlier relationship experiences shape current connections and emotional responses, which can be useful for communication difficulties and attachment concerns. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaborating with the client to set priorities and build self-directed change.

She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma processing is indicated; EMDR involves guided processing to reduce the intensity of distressing memories and can support recovery from post-traumatic stress or panic-related symptoms. Heather approaches selection of methods collaboratively, discussing options and adapting techniques to match a person's needs, goals, and preferences rather than applying a single fixed model.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provides flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent sessions during life transitions, to check in between appointments, and to choose the medium that feels most comfortable for working on stress, anxiety, ADHD-related concerns, and personal growth.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns can Heather help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem issues, coping with life changes, coaching needs, and ADHD among other focus areas such as attachment issues, communication problems, dissociation, and post-traumatic stress.
What is Heather's general therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and client-centered, combining empathic listening with practical strategies and occasional trauma-focused techniques when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Heather has ten years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of emotional and situational challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician holds an LMSW and is licensed in Michigan with licence number MI LMSW 6801103853.
Does she offer services in languages other than English or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietySelf esteemCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCommunication problemsDissociationFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English