Dr. Heidi Duong helps people who feel stuck, empty, or out of step with themselves regain a sense of purpose. She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating and body image struggles, and self esteem. Her approach aims to find small, practical changes that lead to clearer direction and more satisfying day-to-day life.
She uses a mix of talking therapies and action-oriented tools. Sessions look at what feels unfulfilling and which patterns keep people stuck. Conversations are paired with concrete strategies meant to support self-direction and greater consistency in daily choices. The goal is to reduce self-doubt and build more confidence in making decisions.
Her background includes seven years working as a licensed mental health counselor, listed as LMHC. She draws on several clinical approaches, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, and adapts them to each person's needs.
Dr. Duong integrates holistic elements alongside mental health counseling. The biography mentions hypnotherapy, spiritual counseling as a Kvantum Energy Facilitator, and energy healing strategies, though the main focus is on helping people find clearer priorities and practical next steps. She also references fitness as part of broader wellbeing work.
People who choose to work with her start by identifying areas of life that feel empty or misaligned. From there she helps design interventions and tools to increase life satisfaction and self-congruency, with an emphasis on realistic, doable changes.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings while focusing on meaningful actions. It can be useful for anxiety, low motivation, and self esteem struggles by pointing toward values-based steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful habits and ease distress. This approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and eating-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy examines how early relationships shape current patterns and aims to build healthier ways of relating to oneself and others, which can support people dealing with abandonment, codependency, and trust issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each person to choose and adapt techniques that match their goals and comfort level. Sessions may use a mix of methods so that therapy stays practical and relevant to daily life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different ways of working together and see what feels most helpful without changing other parts of life.
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, eating and body image issues, and self esteem. Additional focuses include attachment, codependency, guilt and shame, and feelings of isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends conversational listening with practical steps. She helps identify unhelpful patterns and then tries small, realistic changes to build more consistency and confidence.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of experience working in mental health and lists the LMHC credential. Her work combines talk therapy with some holistic tools mentioned in the biography.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Washington and holds the LMHC credential shown in her profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.