At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Washington / LH 61410541; LMHC, Iowa / 124913
- NPI
- 1497218481
- Experience
- 7 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Washington
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Values focused work
- Motivation building
- Behavior change skills
About Heidi
Dr. Heidi Duong helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating concerns, low self-esteem, and depression. She focuses on practical steps to make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Her work also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment wounds, body image, codependency, communication problems, and feelings of isolation.
She uses a mix of talking therapies and goal-focused work to identify what feels out of balance. Sessions look at current behaviors and patterns to find small changes that add up. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach, used to build motivation for change without pushing clients toward quick fixes.
Dr. Duong combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral strategies to tailor sessions to each person. She aims to help people notice what matters to them, reduce unhelpful thinking, and try new actions aligned with personal values. Work is collaborative and paced to the individual.
With seven years of clinical experience and the credential LMHC, she practices in Washington. People should expect clear conversation about goals, practical tools to try between sessions, and space to reflect on progress. The focus is on discovering what brings meaning and steadying changes that fit everyday life.
To explore change, prospective clients are encouraged to use the site process to match and schedule a session. The first meetings usually center on identifying priorities and concrete first steps.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and build personal motivation. It uses reflective listening and guided questions to move someone from doubt to small, doable steps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings, then choosing actions that match personal values to create a more meaningful life.
The right approach often emerges through conversation. The therapist will work together with the client to identify goals, try a method, and adjust if something does not fit. This collaborative process aims to match techniques to needs rather than impose a single path.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. For some people, video sessions support face-to-face conversation, while phone or other formats can be simpler when bandwidth or visual focus is a concern. The emphasis is on practical ways to use therapy within everyday life and on testing techniques that can be practiced between appointments. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesTherapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
7+ years
Listed in
Washington, Iowa
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating and body image struggles, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like abandonment and isolation.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, with short-term goals and exercises to try between sessions. Conversations focus on what matters to the person and on small behavioral steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working as a mental health clinician and brings that background to session planning and goal setting.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LMHC credential and sees clients in Washington according to the profile information provided.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not accepted at this time.
What session formats are available?
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options through the booking process before scheduling.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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